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Why it works and how to use it
Canyon Hazelnut & Shadow is a monochromatic color palette tagged skin tone, muted, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cocoa down to Sand. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (62% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Sand (#CBAD73) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#80612F) on #CBAD73 gives 2.66:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Shadow (#9C7A3E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#B59453) 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 Canyon Hazelnut & Shadow
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.
Palette card

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#CBAD73 on #80612F | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#B59453 on #80612F | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#CBAD73 on #9C7A3E | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#9C7A3E on #80612F | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
#B59453 on #9C7A3E | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#CBAD73 on #B59453 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |