Cute Halloween is a split color palette tagged halloween, orange, purple. A split scheme: Cantaloupe plays against Gunmetal across roughly 129° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFB870 | rgb(255, 184, 112) | hsl(30, 100%, 72%) | oklch(83.4% 0.121 65) | |
| Wisteria | #C8A2E8 | rgb(200, 162, 232) | hsl(273, 60%, 77%) | oklch(77.1% 0.106 309) | |
| Celadon | #B8E0C8 | rgb(184, 224, 200) | hsl(144, 39%, 80%) | oklch(87.1% 0.053 159) | |
| Gunmetal | #3B2F4A | rgb(59, 47, 74) | hsl(267, 22%, 24%) | oklch(33.0% 0.049 304) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (24% to 80%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Celadon (#B8E0C8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#3B2F4A) on #B8E0C8 gives 8.59:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFB870) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Wisteria (#C8A2E8) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Celadon on Gunmetal at 8.59:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cute Halloween
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B8E0C8 on #3B2F4A | Aa | 8.59:1 | AAA |
#FFB870 on #3B2F4A | Aa | 7.3:1 | AAA |
#C8A2E8 on #3B2F4A | Aa | 5.79:1 | AA |
#C8A2E8 on #B8E0C8 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#FFB870 on #C8A2E8 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |
#FFB870 on #B8E0C8 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |