Hazel is a deep, rich shade that comes from a blend of brown and red hues. It is named after the colour of hazelnut shells and gives a subdued yet elegant look. It is a colour found in nature, particularly in autumn leaves and bark, which suggests warmth and earthiness.
It is also a popular choice for interiors and fashion, as it can be easily combined with other colours such as creamy white, deep green or even golden shades. Hazel clothes and accessories lend a timeless elegance to the wearer, while in the home they create a cosy, welcoming atmosphere.
Hazel RGB and HEX colour codes
The hazel colour RGB code is (185, 128, 50), HEX code is #b98032.
Hazel, also known as nut brown, has a warm, earthy tone that looks good in many environments.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#8B4513 |
| RGB |
rgb(139,69,19) |
| HSL |
hsl(25, 76%, 31%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsb(25, 86%, 55%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 50%, 86%, 45%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#6B8E23 |
| Complementary colour |
#C6B1A5 |
Dark and light shades of hazel
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Dark shades
Light shades
Hazel complementary colour palettes
Shades of hazel can come in a variety of arrangements. The palettes below show complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral combinations.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of hazel?
Hazel is usually a warm, earthy shade of brown, similar to the colour of the shell of a hazelnut. This colour is a lighter shade of brown with yellowish and golden undertones, giving a pleasingly harmonious and natural look to any surface painted with this colour.
What is the colour of hazel?
The colour of a hazel colour depends on the mixing ratio of the different colours, mainly the combination of brown and yellow shades. The intensity and tone of the shade is influenced by other added colours, such as red or Green can also be affected by the amount of. In addition, lighting and surface texture also play a role in how the hazel colour appears.
How is it possible to mix the hazel colour?
To mix hazel, you need to combine several colours in the right proportions. It is generally accepted that you can mix hazel by using the following colours:
- To start, use brown as a base colour, which you can warm up by adding orange and red.
- Add a little yellow to make it lighter.
- Finally, you can deepen the colour by adding blue if necessary, or you can add white to achieve the desired clarity.
Experiment with the proportions until you get the desired hazel shade.
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