Sugar Terracotta & Latte is a monochromatic color palette tagged pastel, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Terracotta down to Bone. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | #DD8973 | rgb(221, 137, 115) | hsl(12, 61%, 66%) | oklch(71.3% 0.108 35) | |
| Dusty Rose | #DEAE9E | rgb(222, 174, 158) | hsl(15, 49%, 75%) | oklch(79.0% 0.061 39) | |
| Bone | #E2D5CF | rgb(226, 213, 207) | hsl(19, 25%, 85%) | oklch(88.2% 0.017 47) | |
| Latte | #D19F5D | rgb(209, 159, 93) | hsl(34, 56%, 59%) | oklch(73.6% 0.103 73) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Latte takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 59% to 85%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Bone (#E2D5CF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Terracotta (#DD8973) on #E2D5CF gives 1.85:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Latte (#D19F5D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Rose (#DEAE9E) 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 Sugar Terracotta & 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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Terracotta and Dusty Rose, Dusty Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#DD8973 on #E2D5CF | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#E2D5CF on #D19F5D | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#DEAE9E on #E2D5CF | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#DD8973 on #DEAE9E | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#DEAE9E on #D19F5D | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#DD8973 on #D19F5D | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |