Autumn Mushroom Color Psychology & Meaning
Autumn Mushroom is the colors of the forest floor — buff, warm brown, and the rich dark of earth. Quiet, organic, and surprisingly sophisticated.
#EDE0D4
#B08968
#7F5539
#4B371C
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Autumn Mushroom Color Palette
#EDE0D4 · #B08968 · #7F5539 · #4B371C
AAA
WCAG Grade
8.7:1
Contrast Ratio
1,892
Saves
4,823
AI Copies
Use #EDE0D4 as the background. Use #B08968 as the primary accent. Use #7F5539 as secondary. Use #4B371C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Autumn Mushroom — earthy, warm, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Autumn Mushroom 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: 76.1% | 237, 224, 212 | 0%, 5%, 11%, 7% | 29°, 41%, 88% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 28.1% | 176, 137, 104 | 0%, 22%, 41%, 31% | 27°, 31%, 55% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 11.3% | 127, 85, 57 | 0%, 33%, 55%, 50% | 24°, 38%, 36% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.3% | 75, 55, 28 | 0%, 27%, 63%, 71% | 34°, 46%, 20% |
Autumn Mushroom 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 Mushroom palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#EDE0D4 gently saturated orange
#B08968 gently saturated orange
#7F5539 gently saturated orange
#4B371C gently saturated orange
Autumn Mushroom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4B371C on #EDE0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EDE0D4 on #4B371C |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #7F5539 on #EDE0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.97:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #EDE0D4 on #7F5539 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.97:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4B371C on #B08968 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.56:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B08968 on #4B371C |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.56:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B08968 on #EDE0D4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EDE0D4 on #B08968 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.45:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7F5539 on #B08968 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B08968 on #7F5539 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.03:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4B371C on #7F5539 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7F5539 on #4B371C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.75:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Autumn Mushroom palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Foraging culture and the mushroom design aesthetic emerged strongly in the 2010s. The specific warm browns of mushroom caps have influenced interior design, fashion, and branding.
Best Design Use Cases
Warm buff cream for primary surfaces. Light warm brown for secondary. Rich mushroom for primary accents. Dark earth for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wellness, foraging brands, interior design, natural food.
Colors That Pair Well With Autumn Mushroom
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 #B08968 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
yellow
30° beside #B08968 — 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 Mushroom Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #B08968 for small UI elements on #EDE0D4 — at 2.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #4B371C — 8.7:1 against #EDE0D4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #7F5539 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #B08968.
How to Implement the Autumn Mushroom Color Scheme
To use this Autumn Mushroom 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 #EDE0D4 for the main background and #B08968 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4B371C and #EDE0D4 is 8.71:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Autumn Mushroom Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Autumn Mushroom color palette?
The Autumn Mushroom palette contains #EDE0D4, #B08968, #7F5539, #4B371C. 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 Mushroom color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4B371C on #EDE0D4 reaches 8.7:1 (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 Mushroom palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #6990B0, #A4A274, #161412 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 Mushroom palette create?
Autumn Mushroom reads as earthy, warm, moody. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Autumn Mushroom color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Autumn Mushroom 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 Mushroom 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 Mushroom's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.