What are the hex codes in the Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe palette?

The Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe color palette consists of Magenta #AC2B63, Cantaloupe #FFB778, Cadet #399E8E, Eggshell #F4EBD9.

How should I use the Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe palette on a website?

Use Eggshell #F4EBD9 as the background, Magenta #AC2B63 for text, Cantaloupe #FFB778 for buttons and links, and Cadet #399E8E for accents. 1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Magenta on Eggshell at 5.41:1.

Which colors in Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe have enough contrast for text?

The highest-contrast pair is #AC2B63 on #F4EBD9 with a ratio of 5.41:1, which passes WCAG AA for normal text.

#AC2B63Magenta

#FFB778Cantaloupe

#399E8ECadet

#F4EBD9Eggshell

Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe color palette

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Name	HEX	RGB	HSL	OKLCH
Magenta	`#AC2B63`	`rgb(172, 43, 99)`	`hsl(334, 60%, 42%)`	`oklch(50.7% 0.171 359)`
Cantaloupe	`#FFB778`	`rgb(255, 183, 120)`	`hsl(28, 100%, 74%)`	`oklch(83.4% 0.115 61)`
Cadet	`#399E8E`	`rgb(57, 158, 142)`	`hsl(170, 47%, 42%)`	`oklch(63.7% 0.096 181)`
Eggshell	`#F4EBD9`	`rgb(244, 235, 217)`	`hsl(40, 55%, 90%)`	`oklch(94.2% 0.026 85)`

Why it works and how to use it

Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, teal, white. Near-complementary hues (about 164° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.

It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.

Background: Eggshell (#F4EBD9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
Text: Magenta (#AC2B63) on #F4EBD9 gives 5.41:1, passing WCAG AA.
Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFB778) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
Accent: Cadet (#399E8E) for highlights, badges and hover states.

1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Magenta on Eggshell at 5.41:1.

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#AC2B63

#FFB778

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Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors

Pair	Sample	Ratio	Level
`#AC2B63` on `#F4EBD9`	Aa	5.41:1	AA
`#AC2B63` on `#FFB778`	Aa	3.75:1	AA large only
`#399E8E` on `#F4EBD9`	Aa	2.75:1	Fail
`#AC2B63` on `#399E8E`	Aa	1.97:1	Fail
`#FFB778` on `#399E8E`	Aa	1.9:1	Fail
`#FFB778` on `#F4EBD9`	Aa	1.44:1	Fail

:root {
  --magenta: #AC2B63;
  --cantaloupe: #FFB778;
  --cadet: #399E8E;
  --eggshell: #F4EBD9;
}

$magenta: #AC2B63;
$cantaloupe: #FFB778;
$cadet: #399E8E;
$eggshell: #F4EBD9;

// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'magenta': '#AC2B63',
        'cantaloupe': '#FFB778',
        'cadet': '#399E8E',
        'eggshell': '#F4EBD9',
      },
    },
  },
};

{
  "name": "Classic Magenta & Cantaloupe",
  "colors": [
    "#AC2B63",
    "#FFB778",
    "#399E8E",
    "#F4EBD9"
  ]
}

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #AC2B63, #FFB778, #399E8E, #F4EBD9);

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