Hazelnut Color – #a8715a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hazelnut color hex code is #a8715a, and it is composed of 66% red, 44% green and 35% blue.
Hazelnut is a dark, muted, and warm color at 46% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hazelnut color (#a8715a) against dark backgrounds.

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Hazelnut Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hazelnut, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a8715a |
| RGB | rgb(168,113,90) |
| HSL | hsl(18,31%,50.6%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 46, 34 |
| HSV | 18, 46, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 44, 35 |
| XYZ | 23.9, 20.9, 12.4 |
| LAB | 52.8, 18.9, 21.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 46% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.06 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.17 (passes WCAG AA) |
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