Soft Autumn Colors
Soft Autumn is a warm and muted autumn color palette inspired by faded foliage, warm earth, natural textiles, dried flowers, soft wood tones, and gentle golden light. The palette combines warm undertones with softened, medium-depth colors rather than very bright or highly saturated shades.
Soft Autumn colors often sit between warm autumn shades and softer, more muted neutrals. Common examples include camel, warm taupe, dusty terracotta, muted rust, soft mustard, olive, sage, moss green, dusty teal, and muted plum.
Soft Autumn Color Codes
Use the color codes below to find the HEX, RGB, and HSL values for Soft Autumn-inspired colors. These shades work well for websites, branding, graphic design, fashion-inspired projects, and other designs that need a warm, natural, and understated autumn aesthetic.
| Colour name | Hex code | RGB value | HSL value | Notes & Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Camel | #B88A5A | rgb(184, 138, 90) | hsl(31, 40%, 54%) | Warm muted camel brown; a versatile Soft Autumn neutral. | |
| Mushroom | #9A8068 | rgb(154, 128, 104) | hsl(29, 20%, 51%) | Soft taupe-brown with warm beige undertones. | |
| Warm Taupe | #8A7560 | rgb(138, 117, 96) | hsl(30, 18%, 46%) | Muted warm neutral that works well as a grounding shade. | |
| Oatmeal | #D8C6A8 | rgb(216, 198, 168) | hsl(38, 38%, 75%) | Light warm beige that provides gentle contrast without looking stark. | |
| Soft Ivory | #EFE3CC | rgb(239, 227, 204) | hsl(39, 52%, 87%) | Warm off-white that is softer and warmer than pure white. | |
| Dusty Terracotta | #B86F52 | rgb(184, 111, 82) | hsl(17, 42%, 52%) | Muted clay red-orange with the softened warmth typical of Soft Autumn. | |
| Muted Rust | #A85F45 | rgb(168, 95, 69) | hsl(16, 42%, 46%) | Earthy rust with reduced saturation for a softer autumn look. | |
| Soft Coral | #C77A63 | rgb(199, 122, 99) | hsl(14, 47%, 58%) | Warm, dusty coral that adds color without becoming too bright. | |
| Cinnamon | #A96845 | rgb(169, 104, 69) | hsl(21, 42%, 47%) | Warm brown-orange inspired by cinnamon and autumn spices. | |
| Muted Brick | #9E6255 | rgb(158, 98, 85) | hsl(11, 30%, 48%) | Soft brick red with warm brown undertones. | |
| Soft Mustard | #C4A24C | rgb(196, 162, 76) | hsl(43, 50%, 53%) | Muted golden yellow that adds warmth without high intensity. | |
| Antique Gold | #B89545 | rgb(184, 149, 69) | hsl(42, 45%, 50%) | Subdued golden tone suited to natural, understated autumn palettes. | |
| Muted Ochre | #B68A4A | rgb(182, 138, 74) | hsl(36, 43%, 50%) | Earthy yellow-brown with a soft, natural appearance. | |
| Soft Olive | #7E8050 | rgb(126, 128, 80) | hsl(62, 23%, 41%) | Muted olive green that pairs naturally with warm autumn neutrals. | |
| Sage Olive | #8C9165 | rgb(140, 145, 101) | hsl(67, 18%, 48%) | Lightened, softened olive with a slightly dusty quality. | |
| Moss Green | #667052 | rgb(102, 112, 82) | hsl(80, 15%, 38%) | Earthy muted green inspired by moss and woodland foliage. | |
| Soft Forest | #4F6550 | rgb(79, 101, 80) | hsl(123, 12%, 35%) | Medium-deep muted green that adds depth without the intensity of Dark Autumn greens. | |
| Dusty Teal | #55766D | rgb(85, 118, 109) | hsl(164, 16%, 40%) | Muted blue-green with a soft, earthy quality. | |
| Soft Petrol | #466A68 | rgb(70, 106, 104) | hsl(177, 20%, 35%) | Dusky blue-green accent that stays subdued and harmonious. | |
| Muted Plum | #795C5D | rgb(121, 92, 93) | hsl(358, 14%, 42%) | Soft warm berry-plum that complements terracotta and olive. | |
| Dusty Rose | #A9786F | rgb(169, 120, 111) | hsl(9, 25%, 55%) | Warm muted pink-red that fits the gentle contrast of Soft Autumn. |
Using a Soft Autumn Color Palette
Soft Autumn works especially well when warm neutrals are combined with muted earthy accents. Camel, mushroom, warm taupe, oatmeal, and soft ivory can create a calm foundation, while terracotta, dusty rose, soft mustard, olive, sage, and dusty teal can provide gentle contrast.
For web design, Soft Autumn colors can create a cozy, natural, relaxed, vintage, or sophisticated visual style. Muted neutrals are useful for backgrounds and large areas, while terracotta, olive, mustard, dusty rose, and teal can be used for buttons, headings, icons, borders, and other accents.
Soft Autumn vs. True Autumn
Soft Autumn and True Autumn both have warm, earthy characteristics, but Soft Autumn places more emphasis on muted and blended colors. True Autumn can use stronger oranges, golden yellows, rusts, and olive greens, while Soft Autumn generally favors dusty, softened versions of these colors with less visual intensity.
Soft Autumn vs. Dark Autumn
Soft Autumn and Dark Autumn share warm autumn undertones, but they differ in depth and intensity. Dark Autumn emphasizes rich, deep colors such as espresso, deep burgundy, dark forest green, and deep teal. Soft Autumn instead favors lighter or medium-depth, muted colors such as camel, dusty terracotta, soft olive, sage, and dusty teal.
For a deeper and richer autumn palette, see our Dark Autumn Color Palette. For a broader collection of traditional fall colors, see our Fall / Autumn Color Codes.