Golden Cantaloupe & Slate Blue is a complementary color palette tagged retro, blue, orange. Near-complementary hues (about 153° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space | #313579 | rgb(49, 53, 121) | hsl(237, 42%, 33%) | oklch(36.6% 0.114 277) | |
| Slate Blue | #6064B1 | rgb(96, 100, 177) | hsl(237, 34%, 54%) | oklch(53.6% 0.119 279) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFA954 | rgb(255, 169, 84) | hsl(30, 100%, 66%) | oklch(80.4% 0.142 63) | |
| Smoke | #F8F6F1 | rgb(248, 246, 241) | hsl(43, 33%, 96%) | oklch(97.3% 0.007 89) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F8F6F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Space (#313579) on #F8F6F1 gives 10.15:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFA954) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate Blue (#6064B1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Space on Smoke at 10.15:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Golden Cantaloupe & Slate Blue
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#313579 on #F8F6F1 | Aa | 10.15:1 | AAA |
#313579 on #FFA954 | Aa | 5.77:1 | AA |
#6064B1 on #F8F6F1 | Aa | 4.92:1 | AA |
#6064B1 on #FFA954 | Aa | 2.8:1 | Fail |
#313579 on #6064B1 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#FFA954 on #F8F6F1 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |