Autumn Harvest Color Psychology & Meaning
Autumn Harvest is pumpkins, fallen oak leaves, and harvest moons — the warm abundance of October before the cold arrives. Generous and full.
#FFF8E1
#E65100
#BF360C
#4E342E
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Autumn Harvest Color Palette
#FFF8E1 · #E65100 · #BF360C · #4E342E
AAA
WCAG Grade
10.7:1
Contrast Ratio
3,102
Saves
8,423
AI Copies
Use #FFF8E1 as the background. Use #E65100 as the primary accent. Use #BF360C as secondary. Use #4E342E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Autumn Harvest — warm, earthy, vibrant.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Autumn Harvest color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 93.8% | 255, 248, 225 | 0%, 3%, 12%, 0% | 46°, 100%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 22.7% | 230, 81, 0 | 0%, 65%, 100%, 10% | 21°, 100%, 45% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 13.7% | 191, 54, 12 | 0%, 72%, 94%, 25% | 14°, 88%, 40% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.3% | 78, 52, 46 | 0%, 33%, 41%, 69% | 11°, 26%, 24% |
Autumn Harvest Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Autumn Harvest palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#FFF8E1 saturated yellow
#E65100 saturated orange
#BF360C saturated red
#4E342E gently saturated red
Autumn Harvest Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4E342E on #FFF8E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.66:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FFF8E1 on #4E342E |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.66:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #BF360C on #FFF8E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.27:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FFF8E1 on #BF360C |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.27:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #E65100 on #FFF8E1 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.57:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #FFF8E1 on #E65100 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.57:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4E342E on #E65100 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E65100 on #4E342E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.99:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4E342E on #BF360C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #BF360C on #4E342E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.02:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #BF360C on #E65100 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E65100 on #BF360C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.48:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Autumn Harvest palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Harvest festivals across cultures (Thanksgiving, Mabon, Sukkot) share this warm amber-orange-rust palette. The colors signal abundance and the end of growing season.
Best Design Use Cases
Warm cream for generous surface space. Deep harvest orange for primary elements. Rust-red for depth. Dark brown for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Autumn campaigns, food, harvest brands, fall.
Colors That Pair Well With Autumn Harvest
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
cyan-blue
directly opposite #E65100 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #E65100 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Autumn Harvest Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #E65100 for buttons and links — it scores 3.6:1 against the #FFF8E1 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #4E342E — 10.7:1 against #FFF8E1 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #BF360C carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #E65100.
How to Implement the Autumn Harvest Color Scheme
To use this Autumn Harvest color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #FFF8E1 for the main background and #E65100 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4E342E and #FFF8E1 is 10.66:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Autumn Harvest Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Autumn Harvest color palette?
The Autumn Harvest palette contains #FFF8E1, #E65100, #BF360C, #4E342E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Autumn Harvest color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4E342E on #FFF8E1 reaches 10.7:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Autumn Harvest palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #0095E6, #DABB0B, #1A170F extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Autumn Harvest palette create?
Autumn Harvest reads as warm, earthy, vibrant. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Autumn Harvest color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Autumn Harvest palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Autumn Harvest palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Autumn Harvest's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.