Cantaloupe & Periwinkle Dream is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged halloween, pastel, light. Near-complementary hues (about 158° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFAD6D | rgb(255, 173, 109) | hsl(26, 100%, 71%) | oklch(81.4% 0.125 58) | |
| Eggshell | #F6ECDB | rgb(246, 236, 219) | hsl(38, 60%, 91%) | oklch(94.6% 0.025 81) | |
| Periwinkle | #E2CAFF | rgb(226, 202, 255) | hsl(267, 100%, 90%) | oklch(87.6% 0.076 305) | |
| Celadon | #C5E4BE | rgb(197, 228, 190) | hsl(109, 41%, 82%) | oklch(88.6% 0.061 140) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (71% to 91%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Eggshell (#F6ECDB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cantaloupe (#FFAD6D) on #F6ECDB gives 1.57:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#E2CAFF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#C5E4BE) 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 & Periwinkle Dream
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, Eggshell and Periwinkle, Periwinkle and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFAD6D on #F6ECDB | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#FFAD6D on #C5E4BE | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fail |
#F6ECDB on #E2CAFF | Aa | 1.27:1 | Fail |
#FFAD6D on #E2CAFF | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
#F6ECDB on #C5E4BE | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#E2CAFF on #C5E4BE | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |