Latte & Apricot Whisper is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged skin, muted, warm. All four colors sit within 4° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #FFEFE1 | rgb(255, 239, 225) | hsl(28, 100%, 94%) | oklch(96.1% 0.025 64) | |
| Apricot | #F9C196 | rgb(249, 193, 150) | hsl(26, 89%, 78%) | oklch(85.1% 0.086 59) | |
| Latte | #DBA076 | rgb(219, 160, 118) | hsl(25, 58%, 66%) | oklch(75.2% 0.090 56) | |
| Hazelnut | #BE8865 | rgb(190, 136, 101) | hsl(24, 41%, 57%) | oklch(67.2% 0.082 54) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (57% to 94%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#FFEFE1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hazelnut (#BE8865) on #FFEFE1 gives 2.71:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Apricot (#F9C196) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#DBA076) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Latte & Apricot 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 protanopia, Latte and Hazelnut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFEFE1 on #BE8865 | Aa | 2.71:1 | Fail |
#FFEFE1 on #DBA076 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#F9C196 on #BE8865 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#FFEFE1 on #F9C196 | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#F9C196 on #DBA076 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#DBA076 on #BE8865 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |