Cranberry & Watermelon Sky is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Melon. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #5B0024 | rgb(91, 0, 36) | hsl(336, 100%, 18%) | oklch(30.2% 0.121 7) | |
| Cranberry | #B20045 | rgb(178, 0, 69) | hsl(337, 100%, 35%) | oklch(48.8% 0.195 10) | |
| Watermelon | #FF6E7F | rgb(255, 110, 127) | hsl(353, 100%, 72%) | oklch(72.0% 0.177 16) | |
| Melon | #FFA8A8 | rgb(255, 168, 168) | hsl(0, 100%, 83%) | oklch(81.7% 0.103 20) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cranberry takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 83%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFA8A8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#5B0024) on #FFA8A8 gives 7.77:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cranberry (#B20045) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (3.83:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Watermelon (#FF6E7F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Melon at 7.77:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cranberry & Watermelon Sky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#5B0024 on #FFA8A8 | Aa | 7.77:1 | AAA |
#5B0024 on #FF6E7F | Aa | 5.3:1 | AA |
#B20045 on #FFA8A8 | Aa | 3.83:1 | AA large only |
#B20045 on #FF6E7F | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#5B0024 on #B20045 | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#FF6E7F on #FFA8A8 | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |