Hazelnut & Melon Field is a vivid complementary color palette tagged muted, beige, brown. Ice and Hazelnut sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #C5FCFF | rgb(197, 252, 255) | hsl(183, 100%, 89%) | oklch(95.5% 0.056 200) | |
| Melon | #FFC2B1 | rgb(255, 194, 177) | hsl(13, 100%, 85%) | oklch(86.5% 0.074 36) | |
| Hazelnut | #B89459 | rgb(184, 148, 89) | hsl(37, 40%, 54%) | oklch(68.7% 0.088 79) | |
| Storm | #656352 | rgb(101, 99, 82) | hsl(54, 10%, 36%) | oklch(49.6% 0.026 102) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 36% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C5FCFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Storm (#656352) on #C5FCFF gives 5.42:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFC2B1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Hazelnut (#B89459) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ice on Storm at 5.42:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Hazelnut & Melon Field
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C5FCFF on #656352 | Aa | 5.42:1 | AA |
#FFC2B1 on #656352 | Aa | 3.93:1 | AA large only |
#C5FCFF on #B89459 | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fail |
#B89459 on #656352 | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#FFC2B1 on #B89459 | Aa | 1.83:1 | Fail |
#C5FCFF on #FFC2B1 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |