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Why it works and how to use it
Rustic Hazelnut & Cedar is a monochromatic color palette tagged skin tone, muted, warm. All four colors sit within 2° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (80% down to 18% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Melon (#F4C1A6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#402A1C) on #F4C1A6 gives 8.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hazelnut (#BE8769) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cedar (#80543A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Melon on Espresso at 8.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Rustic Hazelnut & Cedar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4C1A6 on #402A1C | Aa | 8.32:1 | AAA |
#BE8769 on #402A1C | Aa | 4.38:1 | AA large only |
#F4C1A6 on #80543A | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#BE8769 on #80543A | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#80543A on #402A1C | Aa | 2.07:1 | Fail |
#F4C1A6 on #BE8769 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |