Cantaloupe & Emerald Path is a split color palette tagged autumn, warm, green. A split scheme: Fern plays against Cantaloupe across roughly 100° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern | #5F7337 | rgb(95, 115, 55) | hsl(80, 35%, 33%) | oklch(52.5% 0.088 125) | |
| Emerald | #66B87A | rgb(102, 184, 122) | hsl(135, 37%, 56%) | oklch(71.4% 0.121 150) | |
| Mustard | #C8B553 | rgb(200, 181, 83) | hsl(50, 52%, 55%) | oklch(77.0% 0.120 98) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FBB657 | rgb(251, 182, 87) | hsl(35, 95%, 66%) | oklch(82.3% 0.136 72) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (33% to 66%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FBB657) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#5F7337) on #FBB657 gives 2.99:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Mustard (#C8B553) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#66B87A) 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 Cantaloupe & Emerald Path
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 protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Emerald and Mustard, Emerald and Cantaloupe, Mustard and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5F7337 on #FBB657 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#5F7337 on #C8B553 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#5F7337 on #66B87A | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#66B87A on #FBB657 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#66B87A on #C8B553 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#C8B553 on #FBB657 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |