Scarlet Chestnut & Hazelnut is a analogous color palette tagged warm, earthy, brown. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Coffee, Hazelnut, Chestnut) 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, Chestnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 30% to 96%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Snow (#FCF8EF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Coffee (#6A4931) on #FCF8EF gives 7.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#92433E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.4:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Hazelnut (#B59272) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Coffee on Snow at 7.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Scarlet Chestnut & 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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Coffee and Chestnut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#6A4931 on #FCF8EF | Aa | 7.59:1 | AAA |
#92433E on #FCF8EF | Aa | 6.4:1 | AA |
#6A4931 on #B59272 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#B59272 on #FCF8EF | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#B59272 on #92433E | Aa | 2.37:1 | Fail |
#6A4931 on #92433E | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |