Butter & Beige Whisper color palette
Butter & Beige Whisper is a monochromatic color palette tagged 2026 trends, minimal, gray. All four colors sit within 0° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx | #373A39 | rgb(55, 58, 57) | hsl(160, 3%, 22%) | oklch(34.5% 0.004 174) | |
| Dove Gray | #6F7774 | rgb(111, 119, 116) | hsl(157, 3%, 45%) | oklch(56.2% 0.011 172) | |
| Butter | #DAFE9C | rgb(218, 254, 156) | hsl(82, 98%, 80%) | oklch(94.9% 0.129 125) | |
| Beige | #EBF2DF | rgb(235, 242, 223) | hsl(82, 42%, 91%) | oklch(95.1% 0.026 123) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (91% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Butter (#DAFE9C) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Onyx (#373A39) on #DAFE9C gives 10.2:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Beige (#EBF2DF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#6F7774) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Onyx on Butter at 10.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Butter & Beige Whisper
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 tritanopia, Butter and Beige 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#373A39 on #DAFE9C | Aa | 10.2:1 | AAA |
#373A39 on #EBF2DF | Aa | 10.02:1 | AAA |
#6F7774 on #DAFE9C | Aa | 4.08:1 | AA large only |
#6F7774 on #EBF2DF | Aa | 4.01:1 | AA large only |
#373A39 on #6F7774 | Aa | 2.5:1 | Fail |
#DAFE9C on #EBF2DF | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |