Autumn Olive is a analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy. The hues stay within 25° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut | #4B4A1E | rgb(75, 74, 30) | hsl(59, 43%, 21%) | oklch(40.0% 0.064 108) | |
| Olive | #8A7A2A | rgb(138, 122, 42) | hsl(50, 53%, 35%) | oklch(57.9% 0.101 98) | |
| Caramel | #D68C2E | rgb(214, 140, 46) | hsl(34, 67%, 51%) | oklch(70.0% 0.137 68) | |
| Champagne | #F2E5CC | rgb(242, 229, 204) | hsl(39, 59%, 87%) | oklch(92.6% 0.036 84) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (87% down to 21% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Champagne (#F2E5CC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#4B4A1E) on #F2E5CC gives 7.34:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Caramel (#D68C2E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Olive (#8A7A2A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Champagne at 7.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Autumn Olive
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#4B4A1E on #F2E5CC | Aa | 7.34:1 | AAA |
#8A7A2A on #F2E5CC | Aa | 3.44:1 | AA large only |
#4B4A1E on #D68C2E | Aa | 3.33:1 | AA large only |
#D68C2E on #F2E5CC | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#4B4A1E on #8A7A2A | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#8A7A2A on #D68C2E | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |