Steel Blue & Latte Mood is a complementary color palette tagged boho, brown, blue. Near-complementary hues (about 167° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | #63BDB2 | rgb(99, 189, 178) | hsl(173, 41%, 56%) | oklch(73.9% 0.088 185) | |
| Latte | #D88F7A | rgb(216, 143, 122) | hsl(13, 55%, 66%) | oklch(71.9% 0.095 37) | |
| Steel Blue | #3C7BAC | rgb(60, 123, 172) | hsl(206, 48%, 45%) | oklch(56.3% 0.100 244) | |
| Cocoa | #966457 | rgb(150, 100, 87) | hsl(12, 27%, 46%) | oklch(55.3% 0.068 35) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (45% to 66%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sage (#63BDB2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#966457) on #63BDB2 gives 2.22:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Latte (#D88F7A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Steel Blue (#3C7BAC) 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 Steel Blue & Latte Mood
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 deuteranopia, Sage and Latte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#63BDB2 on #966457 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#63BDB2 on #3C7BAC | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fail |
#D88F7A on #966457 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#D88F7A on #3C7BAC | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#63BDB2 on #D88F7A | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |
#3C7BAC on #966457 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |