Hazel
Also known as: Foxfire Brown , Drum Solo , Brown Eyes , Vintage Pottery
With its warm undertone, Hazel (#A36B4B) comes across as cozy and dependable. Designers reach for it in leather goods and autumn design. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.76:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Hazel color codes
- HEX
- #A36B4B
- RGB
- rgb(163, 107, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(163, 107, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(22, 37%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(22, 54%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 54%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(50.8 20.4 27.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.0% 0.085 50.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 5.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Hazel works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hazel
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Hazel by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.41:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.76:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hazel background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hazel
Hazel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hazel
Hazel triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Argan Oil #9D6646 · ΔE 2.1
- Pecan #A67253 · ΔE 2.5
- Hot Cacao #A5694F · ΔE 2.6
- Stroopwafel #A86F48 · ΔE 2.6
- Hazelnut #A8715A · ΔE 4.0
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 4.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hazel is closest to Bleu Ciel .
FAQ
Hazel FAQs
What color is Hazel?
Hazel is a medium brown with the hex code #A36B4B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 22°, 37% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hazel?
The hex code for Hazel is #A36B4B. In RGB it's rgb(163, 107, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 54%, 36%).
What colors go well with Hazel?
Hazel pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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