Halloween Cantaloupe & Grape is a split color palette tagged halloween, dark, orange. The hues span about 124°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FF9931 | rgb(255, 153, 49) | hsl(30, 100%, 60%) | oklch(77.4% 0.164 61) | |
| Grape | #6E499E | rgb(110, 73, 158) | hsl(266, 37%, 45%) | oklch(48.7% 0.135 302) | |
| Licorice | #191009 | rgb(25, 16, 9) | hsl(26, 47%, 7%) | oklch(18.3% 0.020 59) | |
| Linen | #FAF3E8 | rgb(250, 243, 232) | hsl(37, 64%, 95%) | oklch(96.7% 0.016 79) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#FAF3E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#191009) on #FAF3E8 gives 17.02:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FF9931) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Grape (#6E499E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Linen at 17.02:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Halloween Cantaloupe & Grape
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#191009 on #FAF3E8 | Aa | 17.02:1 | AAA |
#FF9931 on #191009 | Aa | 8.8:1 | AAA |
#6E499E on #FAF3E8 | Aa | 6.13:1 | AA |
#FF9931 on #6E499E | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#6E499E on #191009 | Aa | 2.78:1 | Fail |
#FF9931 on #FAF3E8 | Aa | 1.93:1 | Fail |