Brick & Watermelon Mood is a vivid analogous color palette tagged sunset, gradient, vibrant. The hues stay within 63° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | #9D50A6 | rgb(157, 80, 166) | hsl(294, 35%, 48%) | oklch(55.8% 0.152 323) | |
| Brick | #D53A43 | rgb(213, 58, 67) | hsl(357, 65%, 53%) | oklch(58.4% 0.191 22) | |
| Watermelon | #F8789F | rgb(248, 120, 159) | hsl(342, 90%, 72%) | oklch(73.1% 0.161 3) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFB7E2 | rgb(255, 183, 226) | hsl(324, 100%, 86%) | oklch(85.9% 0.099 343) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (48% to 86%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#FFB7E2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#9D50A6) on #FFB7E2 gives 3.18:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Watermelon (#F8789F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick (#D53A43) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brick & Watermelon Mood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9D50A6 on #FFB7E2 | Aa | 3.18:1 | AA large only |
#D53A43 on #FFB7E2 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#9D50A6 on #F8789F | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#D53A43 on #F8789F | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#F8789F on #FFB7E2 | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#9D50A6 on #D53A43 | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |