Café Mint is a complementary color palette tagged coffee, modern, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 144° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3B2A22 | rgb(59, 42, 34) | hsl(19, 27%, 18%) | oklch(30.3% 0.029 46) | |
| Cocoa | #7A5A48 | rgb(122, 90, 72) | hsl(22, 26%, 38%) | oklch(49.6% 0.051 51) | |
| Turquoise | #8FD3C0 | rgb(143, 211, 192) | hsl(163, 44%, 69%) | oklch(81.6% 0.074 175) | |
| Linen | #F5F1EC | rgb(245, 241, 236) | hsl(33, 31%, 94%) | oklch(96.0% 0.008 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Turquoise takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5F1EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3B2A22) on #F5F1EC gives 12.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Turquoise (#8FD3C0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#7A5A48) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 12.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Café Mint
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#3B2A22 on #F5F1EC | Aa | 12.13:1 | AAA |
#3B2A22 on #8FD3C0 | Aa | 7.95:1 | AAA |
#7A5A48 on #F5F1EC | Aa | 5.52:1 | AA |
#7A5A48 on #8FD3C0 | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA large only |
#3B2A22 on #7A5A48 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#8FD3C0 on #F5F1EC | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |