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Fall & Autumn Color Palette Hex Codes — Every Swatch, Card & Color Wheel
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By Helen Alex — Research based color Analyst & Editor · Sci/ART 16-Season Framework inspired
Quick Answer This is the quick-reference version of the Autumn color palette — every hex code, swatch card, and colour wheel for Soft, True/Warm, and Deep/Dark Autumn, in one place to save, screenshot, or check while shopping.
It doesn’t explain what these subtypes are or how to identify yours — for that, see the Soft Autumn, True Autumn, or Deep Autumn guides. This page is the tool; those are the explanation.
You already know your Autumn subtype, or you’re building something and just need real fall colors that work well together. Either way — skip to your family below, or start with the ten most-searched codes in the quick table.
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The Quick Master Table
These core swatches represent the universal anchors of the autumn palette, spanning rich earth tones, burnished spices, and muted botanical greens. Whether you are building a capsule wardrobe, selecting cosmetics, or curating accessories, these ten high-frequency hex codes serve as reliable baseline standards. They balance warmth, depth, and chroma across all three primary subtypes—True/Warm, Soft, and Deep—ensuring effortless integration across seasonal fabrics and visual media.
Ten of the most-searched codes across the whole family — good enough to shop from right now. Full sets by subtype are below, compiled for quick reference and styling matches.
| COLOR | HEX | BEST FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Rust | #B7410E | True / Deep |
| Terracotta | #C96F4A | True / Soft |
| Mustard | #D4A017 | True/Warm |
| Camel | #C19A6B | Soft / True |
| Moss | #8A9A5B | Soft |
| Chocolate | #5C4033 | Deep |
| Oxblood | #4A1C24 | Deep |
| Burnt Orange | #CC5500 | True/Warm |
| Pumpkin | #E07B1A | True/Warm |
| Cognac | #7A4A24 | Deep |
Family 1 of 3
Soft Autumn — Hex Codes & Color Wheel
Soft Autumn runs muted and blended — nothing here is fully saturated. Twelve core codes, organized from lightest neutral to deepest green, crafted to provide a harmonized palette transition. Use these exact hex references to curate low-contrast wardrobe pairs and cohesive tonal accents
| COLOR | HEX | FAMILY |
|---|---|---|
| Oatmeal | #D9CBB0 | YR |
| Tea-Stained Cream | #E4D3B0 | YR |
| Camel | #C19A6B | YR |
| Muted Marigold | #C9A24B | Y |
| Aged Brass | #A3874A | Y |
| Weathered Barn Wood | #8B6F52 | YR |
| Dusty Terracotta | #C06462 | R |
| Dried Thistle | #A98B82 | R |
| Faded Flannel | #A79383 | YR |
| Dried Sage | #9C247C | GY |
| Soft Olive | #83886F | GY |
| Moss | #8A9A5B | GY |
Family 2 of 3
True/Warm Autumn — Hex Codes & Color Wheel
True Autumn — also called Warm Autumn — is the fully saturated center of the family. These twelve codes are the ones most people picture first when they hear “autumn colors.” Rich, golden undertones dominate this core palette, demanding high-contrast pairings and robust textures to match their visual weight. Use these precise hex values to build striking, earthy layouts and confident wardrobe combinations.
| COLOR | HEX | FAMILY |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Wheat | #D9B65C | Y |
| Honey Gold | #C99A2E | Y |
| Mustard | #D4A017 | Y |
| Amber | #B8721E | YR |
| Pumpkin | #E07B1A | YR |
| Burnt Orange | #CC5500 | YR |
| Rust | #B7410E | R |
| Terracotta | #C96F4A | YR |
| Copper | #B35A3A | YR |
| Cinnamon | #905A2E | YR |
| Golden Olive | #A47F1E | Y |
| Roasted Chestnut | #7A4A24 | YR |
Family 3 of 3
Deep/Dark Autumn — Hex Codes & Color Wheel
Deep Autumn pushes the same warm family toward its richest, darkest end. One deliberate cool accent — Warm Teal — sits in this set for real contrast, the way it would in an actual capsule wardrobe. Anchor your heavier layers and formalwear in these grounded, intense hues to maintain visual depth without washing out. Use the precise hex codes below to balance the dark neutrals with dramatic, pigmented pops of color.
| COLOR | HEX | FAMILY |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Amber | #8A6A1A | YR |
| Cognac | #7A4A24 | YR |
| Russet | #7B3B2E | R |
| Tobacco Leaf | #6B5334 | YR |
| Burnt Umber | #6B3A1F | YR |
| Mahogany | #5E2A1E | R |
| Chocolate | #5C4033 | YR |
| Oxblood | #4A1C24 | R |
| Coffee Bean | #3E2B1F | YR |
| Black Walnut | #3B2420 | YR |
| Forest Floor | #3A3624 | GY |
| Warm Teal | #367688 | B (cool accent) |
A Quick Note
What About “Light Autumn”?
A few expanded color systems include a fourth “Light Autumn” — a higher-value, softer-contrast variant. It isn’t part of the core Sci/ART three used across this site, but if you’ve seen the term elsewhere, it sits closest to Soft Autumn’s lighter end above (Oatmeal, Tea-Stained Cream, Camel). See why different systems name Autumn differently →
Methodology
How These Autumn Codes Actually Work
A hex code is a digital instruction — it tells a screen exactly what to render. It doesn’t guarantee how that color looks in real fabric, paint, or print, where lighting, material, and dye all shift the read.
Treat every code on this page as a precise starting point, not a substitute for holding the real thing under daylight.
Searching by Month? September, October, and November all point to this same palette — the hex codes don’t change, only the calendar label does.
FAQ
A Few Things People Ask
What’s the hex code for classic autumn orange?+
Is there an official autumn color wheel?+
What’s the difference between a Soft Autumn and a Deep Autumn color card?+
Can I use these hex codes for a design or branding project?+
Do “fall colors” and “autumn colors” mean the same hex codes?+
Are these hex codes the same for September, October, and November?+
Can I download a printable version of these cards?+
Every code on this page is checked against the Munsell hue/value/chroma model before it’s assigned to a family. Read the full methodology → · Meet the author →
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Every code on this page is checked against the Munsell hue/value/chroma model before it’s assigned to a family. Read the full methodology → · Meet the author →