#2A1A12
#704E3C
#9C6B48
#E7D4C1
#3A2920Espresso
#8E6A57Cocoa
#B2805CHazelnut
#FFEDDBPapaya
Hazelnut & Cocoa Tale is a monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, muted, warm. All four colors sit within 9° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3A2920 | rgb(58, 41, 32) | hsl(21, 29%, 18%) | oklch(29.8% 0.030 49) | |
| Cocoa | #8E6A57 | rgb(142, 106, 87) | hsl(21, 24%, 45%) | oklch(55.6% 0.054 49) | |
| Hazelnut | #B2805C | rgb(178, 128, 92) | hsl(25, 36%, 53%) | oklch(64.1% 0.080 57) | |
| Papaya | #FFEDDB | rgb(255, 237, 219) | hsl(30, 100%, 93%) | oklch(95.6% 0.031 67) |
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 (93% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Papaya (#FFEDDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3A2920) on #FFEDDB gives 12.11:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#B2805C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cocoa (#8E6A57) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Papaya at 12.11:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3A2920
#8E6A57
#B2805C
#FFEDDB
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3A2920 on #FFEDDB | Aa | 12.11:1 | AAA |
#8E6A57 on #FFEDDB | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA large only |
#3A2920 on #B2805C | Aa | 4.04:1 | AA large only |
#B2805C on #FFEDDB | Aa | 3:1 | AA large only |
#3A2920 on #8E6A57 | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#8E6A57 on #B2805C | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
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