#BCA19B
#E3AEBA
#F1C9A6
#FEEDB0
#B5AD75Sand
#CEAFB4Mushroom
#FCC3B0Melon
#FDE7CFChampagne
Elegant Sand & Melon is a pastel light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, muted, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Sand, Mushroom, Melon) give it a natural, low-tension flow. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand | #B5AD75 | rgb(181, 173, 117) | hsl(53, 30%, 58%) | oklch(74.1% 0.075 101) | |
| Mushroom | #CEAFB4 | rgb(206, 175, 180) | hsl(350, 24%, 75%) | oklch(78.2% 0.037 7) | |
| Melon | #FCC3B0 | rgb(252, 195, 176) | hsl(15, 93%, 84%) | oklch(86.3% 0.071 39) | |
| Champagne | #FDE7CF | rgb(253, 231, 207) | hsl(31, 92%, 90%) | oklch(93.9% 0.040 70) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (58% to 90%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Champagne (#FDE7CF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sand (#B5AD75) on #FDE7CF gives 1.9:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FCC3B0) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Mushroom (#CEAFB4) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Mushroom and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B5AD75 on #FDE7CF | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#CEAFB4 on #FDE7CF | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#B5AD75 on #FCC3B0 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#CEAFB4 on #FCC3B0 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FCC3B0 on #FDE7CF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#B5AD75 on #CEAFB4 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |
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