Carrot & Cantaloupe Breeze is a monochromatic color palette tagged boho, warm, earthy. All four colors sit within 20° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot | #DC8A37 | rgb(220, 138, 55) | hsl(30, 70%, 54%) | oklch(70.5% 0.138 62) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F8B872 | rgb(248, 184, 114) | hsl(31, 91%, 71%) | oklch(82.7% 0.114 68) | |
| Cocoa | #91654D | rgb(145, 101, 77) | hsl(21, 31%, 44%) | oklch(54.7% 0.067 49) | |
| Linen | #F5EEDF | rgb(245, 238, 223) | hsl(41, 52%, 92%) | oklch(95.1% 0.021 86) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (92% down to 44% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F5EEDF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#91654D) on #F5EEDF gives 4.36:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F8B872) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Carrot (#DC8A37) 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 Carrot & Cantaloupe Breeze
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#91654D on #F5EEDF | Aa | 4.36:1 | AA large only |
#F8B872 on #91654D | Aa | 2.9:1 | Fail |
#DC8A37 on #F5EEDF | Aa | 2.35:1 | Fail |
#DC8A37 on #91654D | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |
#DC8A37 on #F8B872 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#F8B872 on #F5EEDF | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |