Bold Latte & Storm is a complementary color palette tagged modern, muted, gray. Storm and Latte sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm | #3F686D | rgb(63, 104, 109) | hsl(187, 27%, 34%) | oklch(48.9% 0.047 206) | |
| Ash | #9CBFBB | rgb(156, 191, 187) | hsl(173, 21%, 68%) | oklch(77.8% 0.038 188) | |
| Smoke | #F0F5F7 | rgb(240, 245, 247) | hsl(197, 30%, 95%) | oklch(96.7% 0.006 223) | |
| Latte | #CBA090 | rgb(203, 160, 144) | hsl(16, 36%, 68%) | oklch(74.1% 0.056 41) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F0F5F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Storm (#3F686D) on #F0F5F7 gives 5.6:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Latte (#CBA090) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#9CBFBB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Storm on Smoke at 5.6:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Bold Latte & Storm
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Ash and Latte become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F686D on #F0F5F7 | Aa | 5.6:1 | AA |
#3F686D on #9CBFBB | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#3F686D on #CBA090 | Aa | 2.63:1 | Fail |
#F0F5F7 on #CBA090 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#9CBFBB on #F0F5F7 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#9CBFBB on #CBA090 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |