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.
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| 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
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.
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 |