#FFAA73
#B88900
#AF5F86
#CD484C
#DE6551Terracotta
#F8AA58Cantaloupe
#935937Cocoa
#FCE5C8Bisque
Bright Terracotta & Cantaloupe is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged retro, warm, earthy. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Cocoa down to Bisque. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | #DE6551 | rgb(222, 101, 81) | hsl(9, 68%, 59%) | oklch(65.1% 0.156 31) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F8AA58 | rgb(248, 170, 88) | hsl(31, 92%, 66%) | oklch(79.8% 0.134 65) | |
| Cocoa | #935937 | rgb(147, 89, 55) | hsl(22, 46%, 40%) | oklch(52.2% 0.091 50) | |
| Bisque | #FCE5C8 | rgb(252, 229, 200) | hsl(33, 90%, 89%) | oklch(93.3% 0.046 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 40% to 89%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Bisque (#FCE5C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#935937) on #FCE5C8 gives 4.61:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F8AA58) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Terracotta (#DE6551) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Bisque at 4.61:1.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#935937 on #FCE5C8 | Aa | 4.61:1 | AA |
#F8AA58 on #935937 | Aa | 2.92:1 | Fail |
#DE6551 on #FCE5C8 | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fail |
#DE6551 on #F8AA58 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#DE6551 on #935937 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#F8AA58 on #FCE5C8 | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
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