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Spiced Apple Orchard

Invokes the rich, comforting aromas of autumn, with deep reds of ripe apples and warm spices.

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This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Spiced Apple Orchard.

A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#8B0000#CD5C5C#E9967A#F5DEB3#A52A2A

Palette guide

How to use Spiced Apple Orchard

Overview

The Spiced Apple Orchard palette is a rich and evocative collection, blending deep reds with softer autumnal tones, perfect for projects seeking a blend of tradition and warmth. It features a bold dark red (#8B0000), a lighter coppery red (#CD5C5C), a soft peach-orange (#E9967A), a creamy off-white (#F5DEB3), and a classic reddish-brown (#A52A2A). This palette offers a sophisticated take on fall colors, allowing designers to create impactful visuals with a touch of elegance. The contrast between the deep reds and the soft cream provides excellent versatility for both strong branding and readable content, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Best used for

  • Traditional cider mill branding
  • Autumn wedding stationery
  • Heritage brand identity
  • Winery or craft beverage labels
  • Seasonal food packaging
  • Educational content about agriculture or nature

Suggested color roles

primary

The bold dark red (#8B0000) makes a powerful primary color for headlines, logos, or key calls to action, conveying richness and importance.

secondary

The classic reddish-brown (#A52A2A) is excellent for secondary headings, navigation, or as a grounding color in layouts.

accent

The lighter coppery red (#CD5C5C) or soft peach-orange (#E9967A) can be used for highlights, interactive elements, or to soften the overall intensity.

background

The creamy off-white (#F5DEB3) provides a warm, inviting, and highly readable background that pairs beautifully with the deeper reds.

text

The dark red (#8B0000) or reddish-brown (#A52A2A) offer superb contrast against #F5DEB3, making them ideal for body text and important information. A dark charcoal could also be used for maximum readability.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #8B0000 text on #F5DEB3 background meets WCAG AA or AAA contrast for optimal readability.
  • Avoid placing #CD5C5C text on #E9967A as contrast will likely be insufficient.
  • Verify all text colors against their backgrounds, especially for smaller font sizes.
  • Use the lighter colors, #CD5C5C and #E9967A, primarily for larger accents or graphical elements rather than small text.

Recommended combinations

Orchard Classic

Ideal for elegant website layouts, print materials, or branding where sophistication and readability are key.

#F5DEB3 · #8B0000 · #A52A2A

Spiced Berry

Great for decorative elements, sub-headers, or illustrations that need to convey warmth and detail.

#CD5C5C · #A52A2A · #E9967A

Deep Harvest

Effective for strong calls to action, hero sections, or impactful graphical elements that demand attention.

#8B0000 · #F5DEB3 · #CD5C5C

CSS variables

:root {
  --spiced-apple-orchard-1: #8B0000;
  --spiced-apple-orchard-2: #CD5C5C;
  --spiced-apple-orchard-3: #E9967A;
  --spiced-apple-orchard-4: #F5DEB3;
  --spiced-apple-orchard-5: #A52A2A;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "spiced-apple-orchard": {
        1: "#8B0000",
        2: "#CD5C5C",
        3: "#E9967A",
        4: "#F5DEB3",
        5: "#A52A2A",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#8B0000
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Color 2#CD5C5C
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Color 3#E9967A
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Color 4#F5DEB3
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Color 5#A52A2A
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Accessibility

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