Honey & Cantaloupe Dream is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gold, warm, earthy. All four colors sit within 7° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | #966E00 | rgb(150, 110, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 29%) | oklch(56.4% 0.116 83) | |
| Honey | #D69D00 | rgb(214, 157, 0) | hsl(44, 100%, 42%) | oklch(73.1% 0.150 82) | |
| Cantaloupe | #EEB657 | rgb(238, 182, 87) | hsl(38, 82%, 64%) | oklch(81.0% 0.129 78) | |
| Wheat | #FFD38E | rgb(255, 211, 142) | hsl(37, 100%, 78%) | oklch(89.0% 0.100 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Honey takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 29% to 78%. Well suited to premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Wheat (#FFD38E) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Olive (#966E00) on #FFD38E gives 3.3:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Honey (#D69D00) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#EEB657) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Honey & Cantaloupe Dream
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: under tritanopia, Honey and Cantaloupe, Cantaloupe and Wheat become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#966E00 on #FFD38E | Aa | 3.3:1 | AA large only |
#966E00 on #EEB657 | Aa | 2.53:1 | Fail |
#966E00 on #D69D00 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#D69D00 on #FFD38E | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#D69D00 on #EEB657 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#EEB657 on #FFD38E | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |