Nocturne Burgundy & Hazelnut is a analogous color palette tagged dark, warm, black. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Burgundy, Hazelnut, Fog) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Burgundy takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 6% to 84%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Fog (#DDD5CD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#1D0008) on #DDD5CD gives 13.71:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Burgundy (#711536) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (7.77:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#AE8F47) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Fog at 13.71:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Nocturne Burgundy & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1D0008 on #DDD5CD | Aa | 13.71:1 | AAA |
#711536 on #DDD5CD | Aa | 7.77:1 | AAA |
#1D0008 on #AE8F47 | Aa | 6.46:1 | AA |
#711536 on #AE8F47 | Aa | 3.66:1 | AA large only |
#AE8F47 on #DDD5CD | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#1D0008 on #711536 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |