The colour of macadamias is mostly pale yellowish or slightly creamy. Shelled nuts are light in colour, smooth on the surface and even in hue. The colour is ideally not too bright, but has a pleasant, natural-looking hue that complements the rich flavour of the nut.
When the macadamia nut is still in its shell, the outside of the shell is dark brown or brownish black. This contrast clearly distinguishes the nutshell from the lighter inner part. The exterior of the ripe macadamia nut is hard and rough, protecting the valuable inner nut kernel, which is also attractive to collectors for its colour and flavour.
Macadamia colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The macadamia nut colour is a pleasant, warm shade with RGB values (173, 145, 128) and a HEX colour code of #AD9180.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#C86933 |
| RGB |
rgb(200, 105, 51) |
| HSL |
hsl(17, 58%, 49%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(17, 74%, 78.4%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 47.5%, 74.5%, 21.6%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#33A4C8 |
| Complementary colour |
#33C86B |
Dark and light shades of macadamia nuts
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of macadamia nuts
The colour of macadamia nuts is a natural, earthy shade that is great for creating different colour palettes. Below, I'll showcase seven different colour palettes that include complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral combinations to illustrate the wide range of applications of macadamia nuts.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
what is the colour of macadamia nuts?
Macadamias are usually dark brown on the outside, while the inside of the nut is light cream or slightly yellowish.
What determines the colour of macadamia nuts?
The colour of macadamia nuts depends on a number of factors, including variety, soil composition, climatic conditions and harvest date. The variety of walnut determines the basic colour shades, while soil nutrient content and rainfall also affect the colour. In addition, the state of ripeness of the nuts and the way they are harvested also play a role in the final colour effect.
How is macadamia nut colour colour mixing possible?
To achieve macadamia nut colour, you can mix different colours and proportions to achieve the desired shade. The macadamia nut colour is a pleasant, warm medium brown shade, usually achieved by combining yellowish, brown and a shade of red. To the basic brown colour, you can add a touch of yellow and red, taking care not to overdo it so that the result is not too bright. The exact proportions require experimentation and it is best to start with small amounts to allow easy adjustment of the proportions until the desired result is achieved.
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