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 well 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cafe Latte
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cafe Latte background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cafe Latte
Cafe Latte with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cafe Latte
Cafe Latte triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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