Birch Hazelnut & Vanilla is a monochromatic color palette tagged scandinavian, muted, warm. All four colors sit within 20° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray | #75837A | rgb(117, 131, 122) | hsl(141, 6%, 49%) | oklch(59.6% 0.021 158) | |
| Hazelnut | #A6885E | rgb(166, 136, 94) | hsl(35, 29%, 51%) | oklch(64.5% 0.068 75) | |
| Mushroom | #ABACAA | rgb(171, 172, 170) | hsl(90, 1%, 67%) | oklch(74.3% 0.003 129) | |
| Vanilla | #EEEABE | rgb(238, 234, 190) | hsl(55, 59%, 84%) | oklch(92.9% 0.058 103) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (84% down to 49% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#EEEABE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gray (#75837A) on #EEEABE gives 3.25:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#A6885E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#ABACAA) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Birch Hazelnut & Vanilla
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Gray and Hazelnut become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#75837A on #EEEABE | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#A6885E on #EEEABE | Aa | 2.72:1 | Fail |
#ABACAA on #EEEABE | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#75837A on #ABACAA | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#A6885E on #ABACAA | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#75837A on #A6885E | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |