Fuchsia Melon & Espresso is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged muted, warm, brown. All four colors sit within 20° of hue, so the scheme reads as one color explored across light and dark. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #452700 | rgb(69, 39, 0) | hsl(34, 100%, 14%) | oklch(30.5% 0.067 67) | |
| Dove Gray | #686265 | rgb(104, 98, 101) | hsl(330, 3%, 40%) | oklch(50.3% 0.009 346) | |
| Melon | #FFB9A3 | rgb(255, 185, 163) | hsl(14, 100%, 82%) | oklch(84.5% 0.087 38) | |
| Linen | #FFEAEC | rgb(255, 234, 236) | hsl(354, 100%, 96%) | oklch(95.4% 0.023 11) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Melon to lead. Lightness runs from 14% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#FFEAEC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#452700) on #FFEAEC gives 11.81:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFB9A3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dove Gray (#686265) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 11.81:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Fuchsia Melon & Espresso
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#452700 on #FFEAEC | Aa | 11.81:1 | AAA |
#452700 on #FFB9A3 | Aa | 8.24:1 | AAA |
#686265 on #FFEAEC | Aa | 5.17:1 | AA |
#686265 on #FFB9A3 | Aa | 3.61:1 | AA large only |
#452700 on #686265 | Aa | 2.28:1 | Fail |
#FFB9A3 on #FFEAEC | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |