Candy Tomato & Melon is a vivid light, monochromatic color palette tagged spring, warm, red. All four colors sit within 2° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato | #FF6661 | rgb(255, 102, 97) | hsl(2, 100%, 69%) | oklch(70.4% 0.188 25) | |
| Melon | #FFA2A1 | rgb(255, 162, 161) | hsl(1, 100%, 82%) | oklch(80.5% 0.111 20) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFC4C4 | rgb(255, 196, 196) | hsl(0, 100%, 88%) | oklch(87.3% 0.068 19) | |
| Petal | #FFE1E1 | rgb(255, 225, 225) | hsl(0, 100%, 94%) | oklch(93.4% 0.033 18) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (94% down to 69% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFE1E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tomato (#FF6661) on #FFE1E1 gives 2.34:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FFA2A1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Bubblegum (#FFC4C4) 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 Candy Tomato & Melon
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 deuteranopia, Melon and Bubblegum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FF6661 on #FFE1E1 | Aa | 2.34:1 | Fail |
#FF6661 on #FFC4C4 | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#FFA2A1 on #FFE1E1 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#FF6661 on #FFA2A1 | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |
#FFA2A1 on #FFC4C4 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#FFC4C4 on #FFE1E1 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |