October Bronze & Chestnut is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, orange. The hues stay within 46° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FF9F67 | rgb(255, 159, 103) | hsl(22, 100%, 70%) | oklch(78.9% 0.135 50) | |
| Flamingo | #DE97A1 | rgb(222, 151, 161) | hsl(352, 52%, 73%) | oklch(74.9% 0.086 10) | |
| Bronze | #CF8300 | rgb(207, 131, 0) | hsl(38, 100%, 41%) | oklch(67.4% 0.146 69) | |
| Chestnut | #A94134 | rgb(169, 65, 52) | hsl(7, 53%, 43%) | oklch(51.6% 0.140 30) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (73% down to 41% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FF9F67) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chestnut (#A94134) on #FF9F67 gives 2.98:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Bronze (#CF8300) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Flamingo (#DE97A1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with October Bronze & Chestnut
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: under tritanopia, Cantaloupe and Flamingo become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF9F67 on #A94134 | Aa | 2.98:1 | Fail |
#DE97A1 on #A94134 | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#CF8300 on #A94134 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#FF9F67 on #CF8300 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#DE97A1 on #CF8300 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#FF9F67 on #DE97A1 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |