Old Sienna & Hazelnut is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, brown, beige. Charcoal and Peach sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #00484F | rgb(0, 72, 79) | hsl(185, 100%, 15%) | oklch(36.7% 0.063 206) | |
| Hazelnut | #BB9457 | rgb(187, 148, 87) | hsl(37, 42%, 54%) | oklch(69.0% 0.092 77) | |
| Sienna | #99582A | rgb(153, 88, 42) | hsl(25, 57%, 38%) | oklch(52.7% 0.105 53) | |
| Peach | #FFE6A7 | rgb(255, 230, 167) | hsl(43, 100%, 83%) | oklch(93.1% 0.084 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Sienna takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 15% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach (#FFE6A7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#00484F) on #FFE6A7 gives 8.4:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Sienna (#99582A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.53:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#BB9457) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Peach at 8.4:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Old Sienna & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00484F on #FFE6A7 | Aa | 8.4:1 | AAA |
#99582A on #FFE6A7 | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA |
#00484F on #BB9457 | Aa | 3.67:1 | AA large only |
#BB9457 on #FFE6A7 | Aa | 2.29:1 | Fail |
#BB9457 on #99582A | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#00484F on #99582A | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |