Golden Cantaloupe & Cocoa is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gold, luxury, warm. All four colors sit within 2° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #422B0E | rgb(66, 43, 14) | hsl(33, 65%, 16%) | oklch(31.1% 0.054 69) | |
| Cocoa | #99642B | rgb(153, 100, 43) | hsl(31, 56%, 38%) | oklch(54.9% 0.099 65) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F8AA58 | rgb(248, 170, 88) | hsl(31, 92%, 66%) | oklch(79.8% 0.134 65) | |
| Linen | #FFF4E8 | rgb(255, 244, 232) | hsl(31, 100%, 95%) | oklch(97.3% 0.020 70) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its monochromatic hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (95% down to 16% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Linen (#FFF4E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#422B0E) on #FFF4E8 gives 12.22:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#F8AA58) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cocoa (#99642B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Linen at 12.22:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Golden Cantaloupe & Cocoa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#422B0E on #FFF4E8 | Aa | 12.22:1 | AAA |
#422B0E on #F8AA58 | Aa | 6.87:1 | AA |
#99642B on #FFF4E8 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#422B0E on #99642B | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#99642B on #F8AA58 | Aa | 2.58:1 | Fail |
#F8AA58 on #FFF4E8 | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |