#FFF4E8
#FFD3A8
#FF9E4F
#6B3E1E
#C24F00Burnt Orange
#F8A79CMelon
#FFF1E6Linen
#57412FWalnut
Classic Burnt Orange & Melon is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged food, warm, orange. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Walnut down to Linen. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Orange | #C24F00 | rgb(194, 79, 0) | hsl(24, 100%, 38%) | oklch(57.1% 0.164 45) | |
| Melon | #F8A79C | rgb(248, 167, 156) | hsl(7, 87%, 79%) | oklch(80.5% 0.098 28) | |
| Linen | #FFF1E6 | rgb(255, 241, 230) | hsl(26, 100%, 95%) | oklch(96.6% 0.021 61) | |
| Walnut | #57412F | rgb(87, 65, 47) | hsl(27, 30%, 26%) | oklch(39.4% 0.042 60) |
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 (95% down to 26% lightness). A natural fit for menus and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#FFF1E6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Walnut (#57412F) on #FFF1E6 gives 8.62:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Burnt Orange (#C24F00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.3:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Melon (#F8A79C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Walnut at 8.62:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#C24F00
#F8A79C
#FFF1E6
#57412F
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF1E6 on #57412F | Aa | 8.62:1 | AAA |
#F8A79C on #57412F | Aa | 4.99:1 | AA |
#C24F00 on #FFF1E6 | Aa | 4.3:1 | AA large only |
#C24F00 on #F8A79C | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fail |
#C24F00 on #57412F | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#F8A79C on #FFF1E6 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
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