Pine & Hazelnut Whisper is a complementary color palette tagged muted, vintage, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 147° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash | #A1C6CA | rgb(161, 198, 202) | hsl(186, 28%, 71%) | oklch(80.1% 0.040 204) | |
| Hazelnut | #AC976F | rgb(172, 151, 111) | hsl(39, 27%, 55%) | oklch(68.5% 0.060 83) | |
| Stone | #A086A3 | rgb(160, 134, 163) | hsl(294, 14%, 58%) | oklch(65.4% 0.052 323) | |
| Pine | #347175 | rgb(52, 113, 117) | hsl(184, 38%, 33%) | oklch(51.0% 0.063 201) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Hazelnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 71%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ash (#A1C6CA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#347175) on #A1C6CA gives 3.04:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#AC976F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Stone (#A086A3) 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 Pine & Hazelnut Whisper
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 tritanopia, Hazelnut and Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#A1C6CA on #347175 | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA large only |
#AC976F on #347175 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#A1C6CA on #A086A3 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#A086A3 on #347175 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#A1C6CA on #AC976F | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#AC976F on #A086A3 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |