#432818
#99582A
#BB9457
#FFE6A7
#3E2723Espresso
#8D5524Cedar
#E3A857Marigold
#FFF3D6Buttercream
Harvest Moon is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, earthy. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Cedar, Marigold) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3E2723 | rgb(62, 39, 35) | hsl(9, 28%, 19%) | oklch(30.0% 0.036 30) | |
| Cedar | #8D5524 | rgb(141, 85, 36) | hsl(28, 59%, 35%) | oklch(50.4% 0.098 59) | |
| Marigold | #E3A857 | rgb(227, 168, 87) | hsl(35, 71%, 62%) | oklch(77.1% 0.120 73) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF3D6 | rgb(255, 243, 214) | hsl(42, 100%, 92%) | oklch(96.6% 0.040 88) |
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 (92% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF3D6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3E2723) on #FFF3D6 gives 12.53:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Marigold (#E3A857) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cedar (#8D5524) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Buttercream at 12.53:1.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3E2723
#8D5524
#E3A857
#FFF3D6
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3E2723 on #FFF3D6 | Aa | 12.53:1 | AAA |
#3E2723 on #E3A857 | Aa | 6.59:1 | AA |
#8D5524 on #FFF3D6 | Aa | 5.51:1 | AA |
#8D5524 on #E3A857 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#3E2723 on #8D5524 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#E3A857 on #FFF3D6 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
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