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Why it works and how to use it
Hazelnut & Dusk Dream is a complementary color palette tagged dark, muted, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 171° 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.
With 4 chromatic colors, Hazelnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 21% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Bone (#DDD7CC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#1C2650) on #DDD7CC gives 10.17:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#BB8B51) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusk (#47558E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Bone at 10.17:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hazelnut & Dusk Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1C2650 on #DDD7CC | Aa | 10.17:1 | AAA |
#47558E on #DDD7CC | Aa | 4.96:1 | AA |
#1C2650 on #BB8B51 | Aa | 4.8:1 | AA |
#47558E on #BB8B51 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#BB8B51 on #DDD7CC | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#1C2650 on #47558E | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |