Dusk Watermelon & Sienna is a vivid split color palette tagged gradient, warm. A split scheme: Melon plays against Sienna across roughly 71° of hue. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFB9A5 | rgb(255, 185, 165) | hsl(13, 100%, 82%) | oklch(84.6% 0.086 37) | |
| Cotton Candy | #FFA8DC | rgb(255, 168, 220) | hsl(324, 100%, 83%) | oklch(83.2% 0.120 343) | |
| Watermelon | #FF7A93 | rgb(255, 122, 147) | hsl(349, 100%, 74%) | oklch(74.0% 0.163 10) | |
| Sienna | #A76100 | rgb(167, 97, 0) | hsl(35, 100%, 33%) | oklch(56.0% 0.127 64) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (33% to 83%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Melon (#FFB9A5) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sienna (#A76100) on #FFB9A5 gives 2.93:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cotton Candy (#FFA8DC) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Watermelon (#FF7A93) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Dusk Watermelon & Sienna
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: under tritanopia, Melon and Cotton Candy become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFB9A5 on #A76100 | Aa | 2.93:1 | Fail |
#FFA8DC on #A76100 | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fail |
#FF7A93 on #A76100 | Aa | 1.94:1 | Fail |
#FFB9A5 on #FF7A93 | Aa | 1.51:1 | Fail |
#FFA8DC on #FF7A93 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#FFB9A5 on #FFA8DC | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |