Autumn Fall
Muted, earthy brown with red depth
Autumn Fall is a muted, dusty brown with strong red undertones. This dark, matte shade works best as a grounding background or a supporting element rather than a primary focus. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides excellent contrast for white text, exceeding WCAG readability standards. The hex code for this color is #67423b. Try pairing it with cream or soft beige to keep the palette refined.
About Autumn Fall
Cocoa left out in the November cold
What does autumn fall mean?
Deep reds like this often signal autumn, ripe chestnuts, aged leather, and quiet hearth-side comfort. Its low saturation and darkness keep it muted and steady, like a room lit by one small lamp.
Where you see autumn fall
- dried clay pot
- rusty fence nail
- roasted coffee beans
- old brick wall
- leather saddle
- bark of a chestnut tree
What it works for
Use it for cozy packaging, leather goods, wood accents, or as a grounded base in earthy palettes.
What colors go with autumn fall?
Sage Green #9caf88The gray-green softens the brown and keeps the pair from feeling heavy.Cream #fffdd0A pale neutral lifts the darkness and gives the brown room to breathe.Mustard #ffdb58Both sit low in brightness, so the yellow warms the brown without shouting.Dusty Rose #b56f76The faded pink echoes the red undertone while staying lighter and airier.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool gray-blue offsets the warmth and adds depth to the palette.Olive #808000Two muted earth tones stack into a natural, worn-in combination.
Questions about Autumn Fall
What is the hex code for Autumn Fall?
Autumn Fall is #67423b. In RGB that is rgb(103, 66, 59), in HSL hsl(10, 27%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 43%, 60%.
How should I use #67423b in a design?
Autumn Fall works best as a grounding neutral for backgrounds or supporting elements where you need warmth without intensity. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides enough contrast for white text to pass accessibility standards while feeling sophisticated and understated.
Is Autumn Fall readable on white or black?
Autumn Fall has a 8.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.