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Spiced Autumn Air

Vibrant, inviting oranges and warm accents that embody the crisp, spiced air of an autumn afternoon.

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

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Built with Spiced Autumn Air.

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

Data visualization

#8B2C0F#C15523#E87A46#FBB27C#FFD8A3

Palette guide

How to use Spiced Autumn Air

Overview

The Spiced Autumn Air palette (version 2) is a vibrant and energetic collection of warm oranges and earthy browns, perfectly capturing the crisp, inviting essence of fall. This palette includes a deep reddish-brown (#8B2C0F), a rich burnt orange (#C15523), a lively pumpkin orange (#E87A46), a soft peach (#FBB27C), and a delicate cream (#FFD8A3). Designers can leverage this palette to create dynamic and welcoming designs. The range from deep to light offers excellent versatility for layering and achieving depth, while the overall warmth provides a comforting and approachable feel. It's an excellent choice for seasonal promotions or brands seeking an energetic yet cozy aesthetic.

Best used for

  • Autumn seasonal marketing campaigns
  • Outdoor adventure and lifestyle brands
  • Food and beverage packaging (especially coffee/tea)
  • Cozy blog themes and social media graphics
  • Event branding for fall festivals
  • Children's book illustrations with warm tones

Suggested color roles

primary

The rich burnt orange (#C15523) makes a strong primary color for calls to action or key brand elements, conveying energy and warmth.

secondary

The lively pumpkin orange (#E87A46) is excellent for secondary headings, interactive elements, or to add a vibrant pop to designs.

accent

The deep reddish-brown (#8B2C0F) can be used for sophisticated accents, borders, or to ground lighter elements.

background

The delicate cream (#FFD8A3) provides a warm, clean, and highly readable background that allows the vibrant oranges to shine.

text

The deep reddish-brown (#8B2C0F) offers excellent contrast against #FFD8A3, making it ideal for body text and headings. A dark charcoal or black could also be used for maximum readability.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #8B2C0F text on #FFD8A3 background meets WCAG AA or AAA contrast standards.
  • Avoid using #E87A46 or #FBB27C for small text on light backgrounds as contrast may be insufficient.
  • Verify contrast for all interactive elements, especially when using the lighter orange tones.
  • Use the lighter colors, #FBB27C and #FFD8A3, primarily for backgrounds or large graphical elements rather than small text.

Recommended combinations

Crisp Air

Perfect for main content areas, ensuring readability with a warm, energetic brand presence.

#FFD8A3 · #8B2C0F · #C15523

Spiced Glow

Great for highlighting key information, interactive buttons, or creating vibrant graphic elements.

#E87A46 · #FBB27C · #C15523

Earthy Comfort

Ideal for footers, sub-sections, or backgrounds where a grounded yet inviting feel is desired.

#8B2C0F · #FFD8A3 · #E87A46

CSS variables

:root {
  --spiced-autumn-air-2-1: #8B2C0F;
  --spiced-autumn-air-2-2: #C15523;
  --spiced-autumn-air-2-3: #E87A46;
  --spiced-autumn-air-2-4: #FBB27C;
  --spiced-autumn-air-2-5: #FFD8A3;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "spiced-autumn-air-2": {
        1: "#8B2C0F",
        2: "#C15523",
        3: "#E87A46",
        4: "#FBB27C",
        5: "#FFD8A3",
      }
    }
  }
}

Related searches

energetic autumn palettespiced orange colorsfall marketing designwarm cozy web paletteautumn air branding

Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#8B2C0F
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Color 2#C15523
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Color 3#E87A46
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Color 4#FBB27C
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Color 5#FFD8A3
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Accessibility

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