Cranberry & Ocean Vibe is a vivid dark, complementary color palette tagged dark, red, blue. Espresso and Cantaloupe sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #3D0000 | rgb(61, 0, 0) | hsl(0, 100%, 12%) | oklch(22.6% 0.093 29) | |
| Cranberry | #95261C | rgb(149, 38, 28) | hsl(5, 68%, 35%) | oklch(44.6% 0.149 29) | |
| Ocean | #0083CE | rgb(0, 131, 206) | hsl(202, 100%, 40%) | oklch(58.9% 0.148 245) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4A259 | rgb(244, 162, 89) | hsl(28, 88%, 65%) | oklch(78.0% 0.132 61) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (65% down to 12% lightness). A natural fit for dark-mode interfaces and gaming.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#F4A259) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#3D0000) on #F4A259 gives 8.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Ocean (#0083CE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cranberry (#95261C) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Cantaloupe at 8.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Ocean Vibe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3D0000 on #F4A259 | Aa | 8.48:1 | AAA |
#3D0000 on #0083CE | Aa | 4.29:1 | AA large only |
#95261C on #F4A259 | Aa | 3.95:1 | AA large only |
#3D0000 on #95261C | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fail |
#95261C on #0083CE | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#0083CE on #F4A259 | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |