Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | #6F4F42 | rgb(111, 79, 66) | hsl(17, 25%, 35%) | oklch(45.8% 0.048 43) | |
| Hazelnut | #AE8D77 | rgb(174, 141, 119) | hsl(24, 25%, 57%) | oklch(66.8% 0.051 55) | |
| Putty | #C9B8A1 | rgb(201, 184, 161) | hsl(35, 27%, 71%) | oklch(79.1% 0.037 75) | |
| Juniper | #446253 | rgb(68, 98, 83) | hsl(150, 18%, 33%) | oklch(46.8% 0.043 162) |
Why it works and how to use it
Hazelnut & Coffee Tale is a complementary color palette tagged muted, earthy, brown. Near-complementary hues (about 133° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (33% to 71%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Putty (#C9B8A1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coffee (#6F4F42) on #C9B8A1 gives 3.78:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#AE8D77) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Juniper (#446253) 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 Hazelnut & Coffee Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6F4F42 on #C9B8A1 | Aa | 3.78:1 | AA large only |
#C9B8A1 on #446253 | Aa | 3.48:1 | AA large only |
#6F4F42 on #AE8D77 | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fail |
#AE8D77 on #446253 | Aa | 2.21:1 | Fail |
#AE8D77 on #C9B8A1 | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#6F4F42 on #446253 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |