Autumnal
Also known as: Caramelised Maple , Stirland Battlemire , Wine Barrel , Spicy Cinnamon
Few oranges feel this lively. Autumnal leans warm and playful and vibrant, which points it toward fitness brands and autumn palettes. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.96:1.
Reference
Autumnal color codes
- HEX
- #AD5928
- RGB
- rgb(173, 89, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(173, 89, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 62%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 77%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 49%, 77%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(47.7 32.5 43.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.6% 0.126 48.0)
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Autumnal 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: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Autumnal
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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 Autumnal 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 4.96:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Autumnal background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Autumnal
Autumnal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Autumnal
Autumnal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sienna #A9561E · ΔE 2.0
- Garfield #A75429 · ΔE 2.4
- Roland-Garros #BB5522 · ΔE 3.3
- Brandy Bear #AA5412 · ΔE 3.4
- Titian Red #BD5620 · ΔE 3.6
- Boho Copper #B96033 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Autumnal is closest to Bleu Ciel .
FAQ
Autumnal FAQs
What color is Autumnal?
Autumnal is a medium orange with the hex code #AD5928. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 62% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Autumnal?
The hex code for Autumnal is #AD5928. In RGB it's rgb(173, 89, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 49%, 77%, 32%).
What colors go well with Autumnal?
Autumnal pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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