Autumn Gold
Also known as: Well Read , Seasoned Acorn , Berkeley Hills , Nut Oil
Autumn Gold brings a cozy and dependable feel to a palette. This rich brown suits rustic interiors and leather goods. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.70:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Autumn Gold color codes
- HEX
- #7D623C
- RGB
- rgb(125, 98, 60)
- RGBA
- rgba(125, 98, 60, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 35%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 52%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 52%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(43.6 7.5 25.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(51.4% 0.064 75.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: saddlebrown #8B4513 · ΔE 13.7
- RAL 1036: Pearl gold #80643F · ΔE 1.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Autumn Gold works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Autumn Gold
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Autumn Gold by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.70:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.68:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Autumn Gold background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Autumn Gold
Autumn Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Autumn Gold
Autumn Gold triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lizard #7B6943 · ΔE 4.3
- Barrel Aged #8B6945 · ΔE 4.4
- Hot Curry #815B28 · ΔE 4.7
- Oak Barrel #715636 · ΔE 4.7
- Olivary #6E592C · ΔE 5.2
- Man Cave #816045 · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Autumn Gold is closest to Queen Blue .
FAQ
Autumn Gold FAQs
What color is Autumn Gold?
Autumn Gold is a dark brown with the hex code #7D623C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 35% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Autumn Gold?
The hex code for Autumn Gold is #7D623C. In RGB it's rgb(125, 98, 60), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 52%, 51%).
What colors go well with Autumn Gold?
Autumn Gold pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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