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Walnut
Walnut
#614E1AClick to copy
Walnut Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(97, 78, 26)Copy
HSLhsl(44, 58%, 24%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(44, 73%, 38%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 20%, 73%, 62%)Copy
Walnut Color Schemes
Complementary
#614E1A
Click to copy#1A2D61
Click to copyAnalogous
#612A1A
Click to copy#50611A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1A5061
Click to copy#2B1A61
Click to copyMonochromatic
#614E1A
Click to copy#A18740
Click to copy#CBB67C
Click to copy#110D04
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyWalnut WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
8.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.61 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
7.37 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.57 : 1
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Walnut Shade Variants
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Walnut Color Introduction
Definition
Walnut (HEX #614E1A) has the RGB value rgb(97, 78, 26), the HSL value hsl(44°, 58%, 24%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 20%, 73%, 62%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Walnut is #1A2D61, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #612B1A and #50611A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1A5061, #2B1A61) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Walnut uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Walnut has a contrast ratio of 8.04:1 against white and 2.61:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Walnut has a lightness of 24% and a saturation of 58%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of walnut wood, a warm tan-brown.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Walnut tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Walnut is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Walnut Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
