Hazelnut
Also known as: Orange Flambe, Marron Canela, Arizona Clay, Chic Brick
As a medium take on brown, Hazelnut carries earthy and grounded energy that suits autumn design and coffee and food branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.17:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Hazelnut color codes
- HEX
- #A8715A
- RGB
- rgb(168, 113, 90)
- RGBA
- rgba(168, 113, 90, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 31%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 46%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 46%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(53.1 20.4 22.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.0% 0.078 43.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: sienna#A0522D · ΔE 11.1
- RAL 8023 — Orange brown#A65E2F · ΔE 9.3 · 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 Hazelnut works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hazelnut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hazelnut 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 4.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.17:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hazelnut background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hazelnut
Hazelnut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hazelnut
Hazelnut triad
Similar colors
- Hot Cacao#A5694F · ΔE 2.9
- Pecan#A67253 · ΔE 3.3
- Amaretto#AB6F60 · ΔE 3.6
- Hazel#A36B4B · ΔE 4.0
- Vin Cuit#B47463 · ΔE 4.1
- Clay#B66A50 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hazelnut is closest to Blue Moon.
Hazelnut FAQs
What color is Hazelnut?
Hazelnut is a medium brown with the hex code #A8715A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 31% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hazelnut?
The hex code for Hazelnut is #A8715A. In RGB it's rgb(168, 113, 90), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 46%, 34%).
What colors go well with Hazelnut?
Hazelnut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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