Cantaloupe & Apricot Glow is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, orange, beige. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Jet down to Papaya. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFA26A | rgb(255, 162, 106) | hsl(23, 100%, 71%) | oklch(79.5% 0.132 51) | |
| Apricot | #FFCA97 | rgb(255, 202, 151) | hsl(29, 100%, 80%) | oklch(87.4% 0.089 65) | |
| Papaya | #FFECCA | rgb(255, 236, 202) | hsl(38, 100%, 90%) | oklch(95.0% 0.049 82) | |
| Jet | #323232 | rgb(50, 50, 50) | hsl(0, 0%, 20%) | oklch(31.7% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 90%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Papaya (#FFECCA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jet (#323232) on #FFECCA gives 11.05:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFA26A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Apricot (#FFCA97) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Papaya on Jet at 11.05:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cantaloupe & Apricot Glow
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, Apricot and Papaya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFECCA on #323232 | Aa | 11.05:1 | AAA |
#FFCA97 on #323232 | Aa | 8.64:1 | AAA |
#FFA26A on #323232 | Aa | 6.49:1 | AA |
#FFA26A on #FFECCA | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#FFA26A on #FFCA97 | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#FFCA97 on #FFECCA | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |