Honey & Melon Sky is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, white, beige. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Licorice down to Smoke. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Melon to lead. Lightness runs from 7% to 96%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F4F4F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#221903) on #F4F4F4 gives 15.8:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFB184) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Honey (#D79900) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Licorice at 15.8:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Honey & Melon Sky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4F4F4 on #221903 | Aa | 15.8:1 | AAA |
#FFB184 on #221903 | Aa | 9.83:1 | AAA |
#D79900 on #221903 | Aa | 6.99:1 | AA |
#F4F4F4 on #D79900 | Aa | 2.26:1 | Fail |
#F4F4F4 on #FFB184 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#FFB184 on #D79900 | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |