Nostalgic Hazelnut & Flamingo is a analogous color palette tagged vintage, retro, muted. The hues stay within 68° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mocha | #A17669 | rgb(161, 118, 105) | hsl(14, 23%, 52%) | oklch(60.5% 0.058 37) | |
| Stone | #B1809F | rgb(177, 128, 159) | hsl(322, 24%, 60%) | oklch(65.8% 0.073 341) | |
| Hazelnut | #BE8A57 | rgb(190, 138, 87) | hsl(30, 44%, 54%) | oklch(67.3% 0.093 65) | |
| Flamingo | #EEA1AD | rgb(238, 161, 173) | hsl(351, 69%, 78%) | oklch(78.7% 0.093 9) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (78% down to 52% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Flamingo (#EEA1AD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#A17669) on #EEA1AD gives 1.95:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#BE8A57) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Stone (#B1809F) 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 Nostalgic Hazelnut & Flamingo
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Mocha and Hazelnut become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#A17669 on #EEA1AD | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#B1809F on #EEA1AD | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#BE8A57 on #EEA1AD | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#A17669 on #BE8A57 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#A17669 on #B1809F | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
#B1809F on #BE8A57 | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |