Autumnal

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Dry burnt ochre for subdued autumn highlights

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About Autumnal

Autumnal sits where orange stops apologizing and brown takes over. It's got enough saturation to feel intentional, but the temperature pulls cooler than , less polished metal, more weathered leather. This is the shade that works when you need warmth without shine, depth without drama.

Use it for editorial layouts, heritage packaging, and product interfaces where the color should feel grounded instead of bright. Button states, card containers, sidebar accents. It reads serious on dark backgrounds without the austere weight of , and it doesn't recede the way does. There's presence here, just a quieter kind.

The catch: pair it with warm neutrals and cream, and it settles perfectly. Cool grays will pull it flat faster than you'd expect. Keep it away from bright accents, it folds into the background when you do. But let it breathe against charcoal or use it solo, and you've got something that earns its space.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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4.96:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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4.55:1AAAAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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3.57:1FailAA Large

On Black #000000

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4.24:1FailAA Large

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