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#CFA15A Harvest Brass

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CMYK profile: Coated FOGRA39 (Photoshop's default for Europe)

Variations

The purpose of this section is to accurately produce tints (pure white added) and shades (pure black added) of your selected color in 10% increments.

Pro tip: Use shades for hover states and shadows, tints for highlights and backgrounds.

Shades

Darker variations created by adding black to your base color.

Tints

Lighter variations created by adding white to your base color.

Common use cases

  • • UI component states (hover, active, disabled)
  • • Creating depth with shadows and highlights
  • • Building consistent color systems

Design system tip

These variations form the foundation of a cohesive color palette. Export them to maintain consistency across your entire project.

Color combinations

Each harmony has its own mood. Use harmonies to brainstorm color combos that work well together.

How to use

Click on any color to copy its hex value. These combinations are mathematically proven to create visual harmony.

Why it matters

Color harmonies create balance and evoke specific emotions in your designs.

Complement

A color and its opposite on the color wheel, +180 degrees of hue. High contrast.

Best for: High-impact designs, CTAs, logos

Split-complementary

A color and two adjacent to its complement, +/-30 degrees of hue from the value opposite the main color. Bold like a straight complement, but more versatile.

Best for: Vibrant yet balanced layouts

Triadic

Three colors spaced evenly along the color wheel, each 120 degrees of hue apart. Best to allow one color to dominate and use the others as accents.

Best for: Playful, energetic designs

Analogous

Three colors of the same luminance and saturation with hues that are adjacent on the color wheel, 30 degrees apart. Smooth transitions.

Best for: Nature-inspired, calming interfaces

Monochromatic

Three colors of the same hue with luminance values +/-50%. Subtle and refined.

Best for: Minimalist, sophisticated designs

Tetradic

Two sets of complementary colors, separated by 60 degrees of hue.

Best for: Rich, diverse color schemes

Color theory principles

Balance

Use one dominant color, support with secondary, and accent sparingly.

Contrast

Ensure sufficient contrast for readability and accessibility.

Harmony

Colors should work together to create a unified visual experience.

Color contrast checker

Test color combinations to ensure they meet WCAG accessibility standards for text readability.

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WCAG standards

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Technical formats

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Practical formats

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Color analysis

Analyze color properties with advanced metrics including spectral composition, color purity, metamerism effects, and perceptual characteristics. These tools provide deep insights into color behavior and appearance under different viewing conditions.

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Creative aspects

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Frequently asked questions

#CFA15A is Harvest Brass. A sun-warmed, mid-golden ochre with a toasted, slightly brown undertone that reads both rich and approachable. It evokes cozy, tactile warmth—like a wooden table after a long summer—inviting familiarity and handcrafted quality.

harvest and abundance, craftsmanship and handiwork, maturity and refinement, earthy stability, edible warmth (caramel/honey). In Western contexts this ochre family reads as autumn, harvest and artisanal quality; in India and parts of South Asia similar saffron-ochres evoke spirituality and ritual cloths; across North Africa and the Mediterranean ochre plaster and earth pigments speak to traditional architecture and local craftsmanship.

In a space or design, this shade warms perceived temperature and creates a tactile, edible sensibility that makes surfaces feel more inviting. It reduces perceived formality while increasing perceived value when paired with textured materials (paper, leather, wood).

Harvest Brass pairs well with #305EA5, #D9853A, #E7C36A. #305EA5: Direct complementary navy-blue: provides strong contrast and a refined, split-warm/cool balance (complementary harmony).. #D9853A: Analogous deeper orange-brown that reinforces warmth and creates a layered, cohesive palette (analogous harmony).. #E7C36A: Lighter golden-yellow that highlights and lifts the tone for gradients or subtle accents (analogous/monochromatic extension)..

Warm, grounded hospitality with artisanal confidence Comforting reassurance that signals handcrafted quality and approachable luxury. Key traits: approachable quality, reliability, craftsmanship, grounded optimism, nostalgia.

Harvest Brass is commonly used in Artisanal food & beverage, Luxury leather goods & accessories, Boutique hospitality & interior design. It fits brand archetypes like The Craftsman (Creator), The Explorer.

This golden-ochre family traces back to raw earth pigments such as yellow ochre and raw sienna—iron oxide minerals ground and used since prehistoric times by cave painters and early potters. Natural deposits of ochre were mined and traded in ancient Mediterranean and African communities, producing the warm, earthy pigments painters relied upon.

Maintain contrast and texture: pair Harvest Brass with either a cool complement or crisp neutrals and add material texture to preserve depth. Best practices: Use Harvest Brass for large, uncluttered panels paired with off-white typography to maximize its edible, premium quality.; Combine it with a deep desaturated navy (complement) for high contrast CTAs and a sophisticated color hierarchy.; Introduce tactile materials—matte paper, uncoated labels, or vegetable-tanned leather—to reinforce the color’s handcrafted narrative..

Contrast ratio on white: 2.36:1, on black: 8.90:1. Passes WCAG AA for normal and large text.