Canyon Chocolate & Hazelnut is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged luxury, dark, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Espresso down to Eggshell. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #462401 | rgb(70, 36, 1) | hsl(30, 97%, 14%) | oklch(30.0% 0.069 61) | |
| Chocolate | #834500 | rgb(131, 69, 0) | hsl(32, 100%, 26%) | oklch(45.8% 0.109 58) | |
| Hazelnut | #BF8D57 | rgb(191, 141, 87) | hsl(31, 45%, 55%) | oklch(68.0% 0.093 67) | |
| Eggshell | #F3E6DD | rgb(243, 230, 221) | hsl(25, 48%, 91%) | oklch(93.3% 0.019 57) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 14% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Eggshell (#F3E6DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#462401) on #F3E6DD gives 11.35:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chocolate (#834500) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.1:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#BF8D57) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Eggshell at 11.35:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Canyon Chocolate & Hazelnut
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#462401 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 11.35:1 | AAA |
#834500 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 6.1:1 | AA |
#462401 on #BF8D57 | Aa | 4.73:1 | AA |
#834500 on #BF8D57 | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#BF8D57 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#462401 on #834500 | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |