Cantaloupe & Clay Mist is a vivid split color palette tagged sunset, orange, white. The hues span about 114°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #584371 | rgb(88, 67, 113) | hsl(267, 26%, 35%) | oklch(42.5% 0.078 304) | |
| Clay | #B5616E | rgb(181, 97, 110) | hsl(351, 36%, 55%) | oklch(59.4% 0.109 11) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FB9F6E | rgb(251, 159, 110) | hsl(21, 95%, 71%) | oklch(78.5% 0.127 48) | |
| Linen | #FFF7E8 | rgb(255, 247, 232) | hsl(39, 100%, 95%) | oklch(97.8% 0.022 83) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (35% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFF7E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#584371) on #FFF7E8 gives 8.03:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FB9F6E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#B5616E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Linen at 8.03:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cantaloupe & Clay Mist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#584371 on #FFF7E8 | Aa | 8.03:1 | AAA |
#584371 on #FB9F6E | Aa | 4.19:1 | AA large only |
#B5616E on #FFF7E8 | Aa | 4.02:1 | AA large only |
#B5616E on #FB9F6E | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#584371 on #B5616E | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#FB9F6E on #FFF7E8 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |