Portrait Stone & Mocha is a split color palette tagged skin, muted, brown. The hues span about 108°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #452A1E | rgb(69, 42, 30) | hsl(18, 39%, 19%) | oklch(31.5% 0.045 45) | |
| Mocha | #9A6B70 | rgb(154, 107, 112) | hsl(354, 19%, 51%) | oklch(57.8% 0.061 12) | |
| Stone | #AB839D | rgb(171, 131, 157) | hsl(321, 19%, 59%) | oklch(65.7% 0.061 340) | |
| Periwinkle | #DED0EC | rgb(222, 208, 236) | hsl(270, 42%, 87%) | oklch(87.7% 0.041 308) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its split hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (87% down to 19% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Periwinkle (#DED0EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#452A1E) on #DED0EC gives 8.95:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Mocha (#9A6B70) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.04:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Stone (#AB839D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Periwinkle at 8.95:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Portrait Stone & Mocha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#452A1E on #DED0EC | Aa | 8.95:1 | AAA |
#452A1E on #AB839D | Aa | 4.03:1 | AA large only |
#9A6B70 on #DED0EC | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA large only |
#452A1E on #9A6B70 | Aa | 2.94:1 | Fail |
#AB839D on #DED0EC | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#9A6B70 on #AB839D | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |