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Spiced Autumn Equinox

Rich and inviting, this palette evokes the warmth and earthy aroma of a crisp autumn harvest celebration.

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#A52A2A#B8860B#CD853F#FF8C00#8B4513

Palette guide

How to use Spiced Autumn Equinox

Overview

The Spiced Autumn Equinox palette (version 2) is a rich and inviting collection that captures the warmth and earthy aroma of a crisp autumn harvest celebration. It features a deep reddish-brown (#A52A2A), a goldenrod yellow (#B8860B), a warm medium brown (#CD853F), a vibrant orange (#FF8C00), and a chocolate brown (#8B4513). This palette is perfect for designers looking to infuse their projects with a sense of tradition, comfort, and natural abundance. The interplay between the rich reds, vibrant oranges, and grounding browns offers immense versatility for creating dynamic and engaging visuals, ideal for seasonal promotions or brands emphasizing authenticity.

Best used for

  • Harvest festival branding and promotions
  • Traditional food and beverage packaging
  • Autumn wedding or event invitations
  • Rustic home decor websites
  • Gourmet coffee shop branding
  • Agricultural or farm-to-table marketing

Suggested color roles

primary

The deep reddish-brown (#A52A2A) makes a strong primary color for headings, logos, or key brand elements, conveying richness and heritage.

secondary

The chocolate brown (#8B4513) is excellent for secondary text, navigation, or as a grounding element in layouts.

accent

The vibrant orange (#FF8C00) or goldenrod yellow (#B8860B) can be used for energetic calls to action, highlights, or to add a cheerful pop.

background

A very light cream or off-white, not in the palette, would provide the best contrast. Alternatively, #CD853F could serve as a warm, darker background with light text.

text

The deep reddish-brown (#A52A2A) or chocolate brown (#8B4513) offers excellent readability against light backgrounds. For darker backgrounds, a clean white or very light cream text would be suitable.

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure #A52A2A text on a light background provides sufficient contrast (WCAG AA or AAA).
  • Avoid placing #FF8C00 text on #B8860B as contrast will be insufficient.
  • Verify contrast for all interactive elements, especially when using the brighter orange and yellow tones.
  • For maximum readability on dark colors like #8B4513, use a pure white or very light cream text.

Recommended combinations

Harvest Gold

Ideal for sophisticated branding, headers, or elements requiring a touch of elegance and depth.

#B8860B · #A52A2A · #8B4513

Equinox Glow

Great for calls to action, highlights, or graphical elements that need to feel vibrant and inviting.

#FF8C00 · #CD853F · #A52A2A

Earthy Roots

Excellent for backgrounds, footers, or design elements that ground the overall aesthetic with natural warmth.

#8B4513 · #CD853F · #B8860B

CSS variables

:root {
  --spiced-autumn-equinox-2-1: #A52A2A;
  --spiced-autumn-equinox-2-2: #B8860B;
  --spiced-autumn-equinox-2-3: #CD853F;
  --spiced-autumn-equinox-2-4: #FF8C00;
  --spiced-autumn-equinox-2-5: #8B4513;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "spiced-autumn-equinox-2": {
        1: "#A52A2A",
        2: "#B8860B",
        3: "#CD853F",
        4: "#FF8C00",
        5: "#8B4513",
      }
    }
  }
}

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Palette colors

Hex values

Color 1#A52A2A
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Color 2#B8860B
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Color 3#CD853F
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Color 4#FF8C00
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Color 5#8B4513
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