Cantaloupe & Flamingo Path is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged warm, pastel, light. The hues stay within 47° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo | #E194AB | rgb(225, 148, 171) | hsl(342, 56%, 73%) | oklch(75.0% 0.097 0) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F8B373 | rgb(248, 179, 115) | hsl(29, 90%, 71%) | oklch(81.8% 0.114 63) | |
| Melon | #FFAFAD | rgb(255, 175, 173) | hsl(1, 100%, 84%) | oklch(83.0% 0.094 21) | |
| Apricot | #FFD0BE | rgb(255, 208, 190) | hsl(17, 100%, 87%) | oklch(89.4% 0.059 42) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (71% to 87%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Apricot (#FFD0BE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Flamingo (#E194AB) on #FFD0BE gives 1.66:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FFAFAD) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#F8B373) 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 & Flamingo 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 tritanopia, Flamingo and Cantaloupe, Flamingo and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E194AB on #FFD0BE | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#E194AB on #FFAFAD | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#E194AB on #F8B373 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#F8B373 on #FFD0BE | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#FFAFAD on #FFD0BE | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#F8B373 on #FFAFAD | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |