#D871CA
#0582CA
#F5F0E1
#F4A261
#BC9900Caramel
#0582CAOcean
#F5F0E1Linen
#F4A261Cantaloupe
Bold Ocean & Caramel is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, blue, white. Caramel and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel | #BC9900 | rgb(188, 153, 0) | hsl(49, 100%, 37%) | oklch(69.5% 0.142 92) | |
| Ocean | #0582CA | rgb(5, 130, 202) | hsl(202, 95%, 41%) | oklch(58.5% 0.144 244) | |
| Linen | #F5F0E1 | rgb(245, 240, 225) | hsl(45, 50%, 92%) | oklch(95.5% 0.021 92) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4A261 | rgb(244, 162, 97) | hsl(27, 87%, 67%) | oklch(78.1% 0.127 58) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Caramel takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 92%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F5F0E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ocean (#0582CA) on #F5F0E1 gives 3.65:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Caramel (#BC9900) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#F4A261) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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#0582CA
#F5F0E1
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Caramel and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0582CA on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 3.65:1 | AA large only |
#BC9900 on #F5F0E1 | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#0582CA on #F4A261 | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#F5F0E1 on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#BC9900 on #0582CA | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#BC9900 on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
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