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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Hazel
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.41:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 4.76:1
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Best text color on a Hazel background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hazel
Hazel with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hazel
Hazel triad
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.
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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