Emerald & Cantaloupe Story is a vivid split color palette tagged tropical, orange, green. A split scheme: Cantaloupe plays against Peach across roughly 128° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFAF6F | rgb(255, 175, 111) | hsl(27, 100%, 72%) | oklch(81.8% 0.124 59) | |
| Jade | #3EA77B | rgb(62, 167, 123) | hsl(155, 46%, 45%) | oklch(65.6% 0.118 162) | |
| Emerald | #59C077 | rgb(89, 192, 119) | hsl(137, 45%, 55%) | oklch(72.8% 0.143 151) | |
| Peach | #FFEDBB | rgb(255, 237, 187) | hsl(44, 100%, 87%) | oklch(94.8% 0.067 91) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 45% to 87%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Peach (#FFEDBB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Jade (#3EA77B) on #FFEDBB gives 2.58:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFAF6F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#59C077) 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 Emerald & Cantaloupe Story
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 protanopia and tritanopia, Cantaloupe and Emerald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3EA77B on #FFEDBB | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#59C077 on #FFEDBB | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fail |
#FFAF6F on #3EA77B | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fail |
#FFAF6F on #FFEDBB | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#3EA77B on #59C077 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#FFAF6F on #59C077 | Aa | 1.26:1 | Fail |