Latte & Pearl Hour is a monochromatic color palette tagged modern, muted, minimal. All four colors sit within 10° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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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 (97% down to 20% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FCF8F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#2D2E3A) on #FCF8F4 gives 12.71:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pearl (#F0DAC0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#DE9F7B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Gunmetal at 12.71:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Latte & Pearl Hour
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FCF8F4 on #2D2E3A | Aa | 12.71:1 | AAA |
#F0DAC0 on #2D2E3A | Aa | 9.91:1 | AAA |
#DE9F7B on #2D2E3A | Aa | 5.98:1 | AA |
#FCF8F4 on #DE9F7B | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#F0DAC0 on #DE9F7B | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#FCF8F4 on #F0DAC0 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |