Autumn Wine Color Psychology & Meaning
Autumn Wine is the color of a deep Burgundy swirled in a glass — from the inky near-black of old Barolo to the dusty pink of the rim. Sophisticated and sensory.
#3D0814
#8B1A2C
#C75A6A
#F2A7B0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Autumn Wine
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AAA
WCAG Grade
8.8:1
Contrast Ratio
2,891
Saves
7,823
AI Copies
Use #3D0814 as the background. Use #8B1A2C as the primary accent. Use #C75A6A as secondary. Use #F2A7B0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Autumn Wine — warm, moody, bold.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Autumn Wine 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: 1.2% | 61, 8, 20 | 0%, 87%, 67%, 76% | 346°, 77%, 14% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.4% | 139, 26, 44 | 0%, 81%, 68%, 45% | 350°, 68%, 32% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.5% | 199, 90, 106 | 0%, 55%, 47%, 22% | 351°, 49%, 57% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 49.6% | 242, 167, 176 | 0%, 31%, 27%, 5% | 353°, 74%, 80% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Autumn Wine 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
Burgundy (Bourgogne) in France has defined this palette through centuries of winemaking. The Pinot Noir grape produces the most complex reds in the world.
Best Design Use Cases
Very deep wine-black for premium surfaces. Rich burgundy for primary accents. Dusty rose for lighter elements. Pale blush for backgrounds.
Industries This Palette Suits
Wine, premium food, restaurants, luxury brands.
How to Implement the Autumn Wine Color Scheme
To use this Autumn Wine 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 #3D0814 for the main background and #8B1A2C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #F2A7B0 and #3D0814 is 8.79:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.