Twelve palettes for cafés, roasteries and bakeries, each shown on a cup and a menu with fonts that fit. Tap any colour to copy it, or open a palette to make it your own.
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Espresso & cream
Classic roastery
EspressoCOFFEE
Roasted fresh every morning
Flat white · Cortado · Pour-over
Order ahead
Deep coffee brown with warm cream reads instantly as "coffee". The orange accent keeps it from feeling old-fashioned. Fonts: Fraunces + Manrope
Start from what you serveCoffee browns, matcha greens and pastry pinks work because customers already link those colours with the product.
Keep one loud colourUse your accent only for things you want people to act on: the "order" button, prices on offer, the sign above the door.
Test it in your spaceColours look different under warm café lighting. Print your menu and check it at the counter before ordering signs.
Match your fonts to the moodRounded serifs like Fraunces feel cosy; clean sans-serifs like Inter feel modern and specialty. Each palette above lists a pairing.
Warm browns, creams and terracottas are the classics because they look like coffee, milk and pastry. Add one brighter accent colour, such as orange, teal or green, so your signs and buttons stand out.
How many colours should a café brand use?
Five is plenty: a dark colour for text, a light background, one main brand colour, a softer second colour and one accent for buttons and offers. Every palette on this page follows that pattern.
Can I use these palettes for my business?
Yes. Colours are free for anyone to use. Copy the hex codes into Canva, Figma or your website, or open a palette in our generator to adjust it.
How do I make sure my menu is readable?
Keep the darkest colour for text on the lightest background. Our palette generator shows a contrast score on every colour so you can check it passes accessibility guidelines.