Cafe Latte
Also known as: Pastel Sand, Whisper Pink, Beige Chalk, Dry Creek
A gentle orange with a playful and vibrant character, Cafe Latte works beautifully for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cafe Latte color codes
- HEX
- #D6C6B4
- RGB
- rgb(214, 198, 180)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 198, 180, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 29%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 16%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(80.9 3.6 11.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.5% 0.030 70.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 4.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cafe Latte works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cafe Latte
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cafe Latte by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.67:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cafe Latte background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cafe Latte
Cafe Latte with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cafe Latte
Cafe Latte triad
Similar colors
- Tapioca#DAC9B9 · ΔE 1.4
- Malt#DDCFBC · ΔE 2.4
- Attic Linen#CCBCA9 · ΔE 2.6
- Oyster#E3D3BF · ΔE 3.2
- Buff It#D9CFBE · ΔE 3.3
- Trail Dust#D0C4AC · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cafe Latte is closest to Plein Air.
Cafe Latte FAQs
What color is Cafe Latte?
Cafe Latte is a light orange with the hex code #D6C6B4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 29% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cafe Latte?
The hex code for Cafe Latte is #D6C6B4. In RGB it's rgb(214, 198, 180), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 16%).
What colors go well with Cafe Latte?
Cafe Latte pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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