About Nutmeg Brown
Nutmeg Brown (#331a16) reads as a softly saturated red in fire_red territory, deep in value. In color psychology it reads as urgent, passionate, and intense — a deep presence and a warm cast, and it brings noticeable energy to a layout.
For text on Nutmeg Brown, white performs best at 16.15:1 — passing WCAG AAA. In a palette it suits accent or cta roles.
Contrast Accessibility
With white
16.15:1
With black
1.30:1
Color Conversions
#331a16
rgb(51, 26, 22)
hsl(8°, 40%, 14%)
oklch(0.251 0.041 29.9)
cmyk(0%, 4900%, 5700%, 8000%)
Tint & Shade Scale
A 10-step scale from light to dark, anchored to the base color at step 500. Click any swatch to copy its hex.
Tone Scale
Color mixed with gray — reduces saturation without changing lightness. Click any swatch to copy its hex.
Temperature
Hue shifted cooler and warmer in equal steps. Click any swatch to copy its hex.
Color Psychology
Adds: weight, authority, gravitas, subtlety, refinement, depth · Reduces: playfulness, lightness, visual intensity, approachability
Palette Narrative
A culinary palette evoking affectionate, anchoring, dramatic. Well-suited for bold and caring brand contexts. A focused selection that communicates intent clearly.
Inspired Palettes
Shades
Lightness variations keeping hue and chroma intact
Monochromatic
Single hue with varied lightness and chroma
Complementary
Opposite hues on the color wheel for maximum contrast
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues for vibrant balance
Analogous
Neighboring hues for natural, serene combinations
Split Complementary
Complement split into two flanking hues
Generic Gradient
Smooth lightness ramp from dark to light
Matching Gradient
Lightness ramp with a gentle hue drift
Skip Gradient
Alternating light and dark steps for rhythm
9 of 28 palettes from #331a16
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