Canyon Cinnamon & Melon is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged warm, brown, beige. The hues stay within 64° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | #C9744C | rgb(201, 116, 76) | hsl(19, 54%, 54%) | oklch(64.5% 0.120 45) | |
| Melon | #F6C096 | rgb(246, 192, 150) | hsl(26, 84%, 78%) | oklch(84.6% 0.083 59) | |
| Putty | #B8C79F | rgb(184, 199, 159) | hsl(83, 26%, 70%) | oklch(80.8% 0.057 124) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F1 | rgb(255, 249, 241) | hsl(34, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.5% 0.012 75) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (54% to 97%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cinnamon (#C9744C) on #FFF9F1 gives 3.3:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Melon (#F6C096) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Putty (#B8C79F) 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 Canyon Cinnamon & Melon
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, Melon and Putty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C9744C on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 3.3:1 | AA large only |
#C9744C on #F6C096 | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fail |
#C9744C on #B8C79F | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#B8C79F on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.71:1 | Fail |
#F6C096 on #FFF9F1 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#F6C096 on #B8C79F | Aa | 1.1:1 | Fail |