Terra Cadet & Latte is a complementary color palette tagged muted, teal. Near-complementary hues (about 159° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | #F8DDD6 | rgb(248, 221, 214) | hsl(12, 71%, 91%) | oklch(91.8% 0.032 35) | |
| Baby Pink | #EDBEB3 | rgb(237, 190, 179) | hsl(11, 62%, 82%) | oklch(84.0% 0.057 33) | |
| Latte | #D99A8C | rgb(217, 154, 140) | hsl(11, 50%, 70%) | oklch(74.4% 0.079 33) | |
| Cadet | #449A8C | rgb(68, 154, 140) | hsl(170, 39%, 44%) | oklch(62.9% 0.086 181) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (44% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Almond (#F8DDD6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#449A8C) on #F8DDD6 gives 2.61:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Baby Pink (#EDBEB3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Latte (#D99A8C) 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 Terra Cadet & 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 and deuteranopia, Latte and Cadet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F8DDD6 on #449A8C | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#EDBEB3 on #449A8C | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#F8DDD6 on #D99A8C | Aa | 1.82:1 | Fail |
#D99A8C on #449A8C | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#EDBEB3 on #D99A8C | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#F8DDD6 on #EDBEB3 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |