Citrus Punch & Cantaloupe is a vivid analogous color palette tagged food, warm, earthy. The hues stay within 45° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #9C7500 | rgb(156, 117, 0) | hsl(45, 100%, 31%) | oklch(58.5% 0.120 85) | |
| Punch | #DC5657 | rgb(220, 86, 87) | hsl(360, 66%, 60%) | oklch(62.9% 0.168 23) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB161 | rgb(255, 177, 97) | hsl(30, 100%, 69%) | oklch(82.0% 0.133 65) | |
| Apricot | #FFC4AB | rgb(255, 196, 171) | hsl(18, 100%, 84%) | oklch(86.7% 0.076 44) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 84%. Well suited to menus and packaging.
- Background: Apricot (#FFC4AB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#9C7500) on #FFC4AB gives 2.77:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFB161) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Punch (#DC5657) 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 Citrus Punch & Cantaloupe
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 and tritanopia, Olive and Punch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#9C7500 on #FFC4AB | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fail |
#DC5657 on #FFC4AB | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#9C7500 on #FFB161 | Aa | 2.36:1 | Fail |
#DC5657 on #FFB161 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#FFB161 on #FFC4AB | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |
#9C7500 on #DC5657 | Aa | 1.11:1 | Fail |