Nut Brown

Nut Shell Brown, A Solid Warm Brown

Brown & Tan Steady Standard Color

HEX#5A3826

RGBrgb(90, 56, 38)

HSLhsl(21, 41%, 25%)

HSVhsv(21, 58%, 35%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 38%, 58%, 65%)

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RGBArgba(90, 56, 38, 1)

HSLAhsla(21, 41%, 25%, 1)

OKLCHoklch(62.7%, 0.05, 56)

LCHlch(56.4%, 13.4, 75)

🎨 Color Palettes

Analogous2-3 adjacent hues (≤60°)

Triadic3 hues spaced 120° apart

Split ComplementaryMain color + colors adjacent to its complement

Complementary2 hues spaced 180° apart

Tetradic (Rectangle)4 hues forming a rectangle

MonochromaticSingle hue with varying saturation and lightness

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High Contrast Text

#E5CEC2Ratio 6.9:1AA

Suitable for body text, headings, and primary content, ensuring readability for all users

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Standard Text

#BAAB5ARatio 4.5:1AA

Suitable for regular body content, meeting WCAG AA standards

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Large Text / UI Components

#75933ERatio 3:1AA Large

Suitable for large text (≥18px bold or ≥24px), icons, UI component boundaries

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Decorative / Dividers

#337A4CRatio 2:1Fail

Suitable for decorative elements, dividers, non-essential text

📊 Color Scales

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Lightness VariationFixed hue and saturation, proportional lightness scaling 30%→100%

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Saturation VariationFixed hue and lightness, proportional saturation scaling 40%→100%

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Lightness + Saturation Mixed VariationSimultaneous lightness and saturation proportional scaling

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Hue Fine-TuningFixed saturation and lightness, stepwise hue fine-tuning ±15°

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💡 Use Cases

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Furniture & Woodwork

Nut Brown is a classic color for wood finishes, furniture, and flooring, providing a warm, traditional look.

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Leather Goods

It is a popular color for leather jackets, bags, and belts, conveying quality, durability, and classic style.

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Interiors

Used in interiors, Nut Brown adds a sense of warmth and coziness, perfect for studies and living rooms.

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Art & Illustration

Nut Brown is a key color for artists to create natural tones, especially in landscapes and depictions of nature.

📜 Origin & History

Nut Brown is a standard RAL color, a rich, warm, medium-to-dark brown named after the color of the shells of nuts like walnuts and hazelnuts. It is a common color in nature.

The word 'nut' comes from Old English, and the color is a literal reflection of the natural world. This deep, warm brown has been a part of human life for millennia, used in dyes, paints, and to describe natural materials.

Historically, Nut Brown was used for its earthy, practical quality. It was a common color in folk art, for dyeing homespun textiles, and in furniture, representing the simple, durable beauty of natural materials.

Today, Nut Brown is a classic color used to create a sense of warmth, tradition, and reliability. It is a popular choice for wood finishes, leather goods, and in designs seeking a grounded, organic feel.

The color represents the solid, grounded, and nourishing aspects of nature. It is a color of warmth, stability, and the simple, enduring beauty of the natural world.

🧠 Color Psychology

GroundedNut Brown is a very grounded color, feeling solid, reliable, and connected to the earth and nature.

WarmIts warm, rich tone creates a feeling of comfort, security, and a welcoming atmosphere.

ReliableThe color conveys a strong sense of reliability, like a sturdy wooden tool or a classic leather boot.

NaturalNut Brown is entirely natural, reflecting the hues of trees, nuts, and the outdoors.

TraditionalIt has a classic, traditional quality, associated with heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

SimpleThe color feels simple, honest, and unpretentious, a testament to the beauty of natural materials.

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