Amber Cantaloupe & Chestnut is a vivid analogous color palette tagged autumn, warm, orange. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Plum Purple, Chestnut, Cantaloupe) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Purple | #632D40 | rgb(99, 45, 64) | hsl(339, 38%, 28%) | oklch(37.6% 0.081 359) | |
| Chestnut | #A34E58 | rgb(163, 78, 88) | hsl(353, 35%, 47%) | oklch(53.2% 0.113 14) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F0A465 | rgb(240, 164, 101) | hsl(27, 82%, 67%) | oklch(78.0% 0.120 59) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F1 | rgb(255, 249, 241) | hsl(34, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.012 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (28% to 97%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum Purple (#632D40) on #FFF9F1 gives 10.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F0A465) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chestnut (#A34E58) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Plum Purple on Snow at 10.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Amber Cantaloupe & Chestnut
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#632D40 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 10.14:1 | AAA |
#A34E58 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 5.3:1 | AA |
#632D40 on #F0A465 | Aa | 5.15:1 | AA |
#A34E58 on #F0A465 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#F0A465 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.97:1 | Fail |
#632D40 on #A34E58 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |