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 Color Palette
#3D0814 · #8B1A2C · #C75A6A · #F2A7B0
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% |
Autumn Wine 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 Wine palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#3D0814 saturated rose-red
#8B1A2C saturated rose-red
#C75A6A gently saturated rose-red
#F2A7B0 saturated rose-red
Autumn Wine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #F2A7B0 on #3D0814 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.79:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #3D0814 on #F2A7B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.79:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F2A7B0 on #8B1A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #8B1A2C on #F2A7B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.79:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C75A6A on #3D0814 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #3D0814 on #C75A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.10:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #C75A6A on #8B1A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8B1A2C on #C75A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F2A7B0 on #C75A6A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C75A6A on #F2A7B0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.14:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #8B1A2C on #3D0814 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3D0814 on #8B1A2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.84:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
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.
Colors That Pair Well With Autumn Wine
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.
teal
directly opposite #8B1A2C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
orange
30° beside #8B1A2C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Autumn Wine Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #8B1A2C for small UI elements on #3D0814 — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #F2A7B0 — 8.8:1 against #3D0814 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C75A6A behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
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.
Autumn Wine Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Autumn Wine color palette?
The Autumn Wine palette contains #3D0814, #8B1A2C, #C75A6A, #F2A7B0. 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 Wine color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #F2A7B0 on #3D0814 reaches 8.8:1 (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 Wine palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #1D9682, #814222, #F1EAEB 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 Wine palette create?
Autumn Wine reads as warm, moody, bold. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Autumn Wine color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Autumn Wine 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 Wine 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 Wine's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.