Rustic Mocha & Dust is a pastel light, monochromatic color palette tagged muted, earthy, gray. All four colors sit within 3° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | #EFE0DC | rgb(239, 224, 220) | hsl(13, 37%, 90%) | oklch(91.8% 0.017 35) | |
| Baby Pink | #DEC4BE | rgb(222, 196, 190) | hsl(11, 33%, 81%) | oklch(84.1% 0.031 33) | |
| Dust | #C6A39B | rgb(198, 163, 155) | hsl(11, 27%, 69%) | oklch(74.5% 0.043 33) | |
| Mocha | #A47F78 | rgb(164, 127, 120) | hsl(10, 19%, 56%) | oklch(63.0% 0.047 31) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Baby Pink takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 56% to 90%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Almond (#EFE0DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mocha (#A47F78) on #EFE0DC gives 2.78:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Pink (#DEC4BE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dust (#C6A39B) 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 Rustic Mocha & Dust
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EFE0DC on #A47F78 | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#DEC4BE on #A47F78 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#EFE0DC on #C6A39B | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#C6A39B on #A47F78 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#DEC4BE on #C6A39B | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#EFE0DC on #DEC4BE | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |