Aqua Watermelon & Aqua is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, white. Watermelon and Aqua sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisin | #1A1B1F | rgb(26, 27, 31) | hsl(228, 9%, 11%) | oklch(22.3% 0.008 275) | |
| Watermelon | #FF7992 | rgb(255, 121, 146) | hsl(349, 100%, 74%) | oklch(73.9% 0.164 10) | |
| Aqua | #40F0FF | rgb(64, 240, 255) | hsl(185, 100%, 63%) | oklch(87.6% 0.137 204) | |
| Snow | #F1FDFF | rgb(241, 253, 255) | hsl(189, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.013 209) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Watermelon to lead. Lightness runs from 11% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#F1FDFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#1A1B1F) on #F1FDFF gives 16.58:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#FF7992) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Aqua (#40F0FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Raisin on Snow at 16.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Aqua Watermelon & Aqua
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, Aqua and Snow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1A1B1F on #F1FDFF | Aa | 16.58:1 | AAA |
#1A1B1F on #40F0FF | Aa | 12.39:1 | AAA |
#1A1B1F on #FF7992 | Aa | 6.88:1 | AA |
#FF7992 on #F1FDFF | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fail |
#FF7992 on #40F0FF | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#40F0FF on #F1FDFF | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |