Grounded Hunter Green & Hazelnut is a vivid analogous color palette tagged dark, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Espresso, Hunter Green, Hazelnut) give it a natural, low-tension flow. 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 | #4A1F14 | rgb(74, 31, 20) | hsl(12, 57%, 18%) | oklch(29.9% 0.069 35) | |
| Hunter Green | #4B6100 | rgb(75, 97, 0) | hsl(74, 100%, 19%) | oklch(45.8% 0.113 124) | |
| Hazelnut | #C9856A | rgb(201, 133, 106) | hsl(17, 47%, 60%) | oklch(68.0% 0.093 42) | |
| Eggshell | #F3E6DD | rgb(243, 230, 221) | hsl(25, 48%, 91%) | oklch(93.3% 0.019 57) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (18% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F3E6DD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#4A1F14) on #F3E6DD gives 11.47:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#4B6100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.71:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#C9856A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Eggshell at 11.47:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Grounded Hunter Green & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4A1F14 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 11.47:1 | AAA |
#4B6100 on #F3E6DD | Aa | 5.71:1 | AA |
#4A1F14 on #C9856A | Aa | 4.71:1 | AA |
#C9856A on #F3E6DD | Aa | 2.44:1 | Fail |
#4B6100 on #C9856A | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#4A1F14 on #4B6100 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |