#5B3F2EWalnut
#8B6A4ECocoa
#D9C2A0Putty
#F6EFE3Linen

Walnut & Wheat color palette

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Walnut & Wheat is a monochromatic color palette tagged earthy, coffee, muted. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Walnut down to Linen. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.

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SwatchNameHEXRGBHSLOKLCH
Walnut#5B3F2Ergb(91, 63, 46)hsl(23, 33%, 27%)oklch(39.5% 0.048 52)
Cocoa#8B6A4Ergb(139, 106, 78)hsl(28, 28%, 43%)oklch(55.0% 0.059 61)
Putty#D9C2A0rgb(217, 194, 160)hsl(36, 43%, 74%)oklch(82.5% 0.053 78)
Linen#F6EFE3rgb(246, 239, 227)hsl(38, 51%, 93%)oklch(95.4% 0.018 81)

Why it works and how to use it

The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 27% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.

  • Background: Linen (#F6EFE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
  • Text: Walnut (#5B3F2E) on #F6EFE3 gives 8.37:1, passing WCAG AAA.
  • Primary: Putty (#D9C2A0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
  • Accent: Cocoa (#8B6A4E) for highlights, badges and hover states.

2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Walnut on Linen at 8.37:1.

Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context

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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.

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Roles are assigned by lightness.

Color blindness simulation

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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.

Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

PairSampleRatioLevel
#5B3F2E on #F6EFE3Aa8.37:1AAA
#5B3F2E on #D9C2A0Aa5.55:1AA
#8B6A4E on #F6EFE3Aa4.3:1AA large only
#8B6A4E on #D9C2A0Aa2.85:1Fail
#5B3F2E on #8B6A4EAa1.94:1Fail
#D9C2A0 on #F6EFE3Aa1.51:1Fail

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