Brick & Watermelon Tale is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged warm, red, white. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Brick, Watermelon, Apricot) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick | #C23B51 | rgb(194, 59, 81) | hsl(350, 53%, 50%) | oklch(55.5% 0.171 15) | |
| Watermelon | #E07585 | rgb(224, 117, 133) | hsl(351, 63%, 67%) | oklch(68.8% 0.133 12) | |
| Apricot | #FFC49D | rgb(255, 196, 157) | hsl(24, 100%, 81%) | oklch(86.4% 0.085 55) | |
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Apricot takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 50% to 91%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brick (#C23B51) on #F4F1DE gives 4.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Apricot (#FFC49D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Watermelon (#E07585) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Brick on Beige at 4.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Brick & Watermelon Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C23B51 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 4.58:1 | AA |
#C23B51 on #FFC49D | Aa | 3.38:1 | AA large only |
#E07585 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 2.62:1 | Fail |
#E07585 on #FFC49D | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |
#C23B51 on #E07585 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#FFC49D on #F4F1DE | Aa | 1.36:1 | Fail |