Cantaloupe & Sage Tale is a complementary color palette tagged modern, green, white. Dusk and Beige sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #4D517A | rgb(77, 81, 122) | hsl(235, 23%, 39%) | oklch(44.9% 0.067 279) | |
| Sage | #6CB795 | rgb(108, 183, 149) | hsl(153, 34%, 57%) | oklch(72.1% 0.091 163) | |
| Cantaloupe | #EAB354 | rgb(234, 179, 84) | hsl(38, 78%, 62%) | oklch(79.9% 0.128 79) | |
| Beige | #F4F1DE | rgb(244, 241, 222) | hsl(52, 50%, 91%) | oklch(95.5% 0.025 100) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (39% to 91%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#F4F1DE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#4D517A) on #F4F1DE gives 6.66:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#EAB354) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sage (#6CB795) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Beige at 6.66:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cantaloupe & Sage Tale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#4D517A on #F4F1DE | Aa | 6.66:1 | AA |
#4D517A on #EAB354 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#4D517A on #6CB795 | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA large only |
#6CB795 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#EAB354 on #F4F1DE | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |
#6CB795 on #EAB354 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |