Studio Chestnut & Latte is a complementary color palette tagged modern, brown. Prussian Blue and Latte sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #213B59 | rgb(33, 59, 89) | hsl(212, 46%, 24%) | oklch(34.7% 0.062 253) | |
| Eggplant | #5A4666 | rgb(90, 70, 102) | hsl(278, 19%, 34%) | oklch(42.8% 0.057 312) | |
| Chestnut | #9C4E60 | rgb(156, 78, 96) | hsl(346, 33%, 46%) | oklch(52.5% 0.105 7) | |
| Latte | #D59878 | rgb(213, 152, 120) | hsl(21, 53%, 65%) | oklch(73.1% 0.086 49) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Chestnut takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 24% to 65%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Latte (#D59878) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#213B59) on #D59878 gives 4.68:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Chestnut (#9C4E60) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Eggplant (#5A4666) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Latte at 4.68:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Studio Chestnut & Latte
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, Prussian Blue and Eggplant, Eggplant and Chestnut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#213B59 on #D59878 | Aa | 4.68:1 | AA |
#5A4666 on #D59878 | Aa | 3.43:1 | AA large only |
#9C4E60 on #D59878 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#213B59 on #9C4E60 | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#5A4666 on #9C4E60 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#213B59 on #5A4666 | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |