Ice Cream Parlor is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, warm. A split scheme: Melon plays against Aquamarine across roughly 110° of hue. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFADAD | rgb(255, 173, 173) | hsl(0, 100%, 84%) | oklch(82.7% 0.097 19) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFD6A5 | rgb(255, 214, 165) | hsl(33, 100%, 82%) | oklch(89.9% 0.078 72) | |
| Cream | #FDFFB6 | rgb(253, 255, 182) | hsl(62, 100%, 86%) | oklch(98.2% 0.092 109) | |
| Aquamarine | #CAFFBF | rgb(202, 255, 191) | hsl(110, 100%, 87%) | oklch(94.8% 0.100 140) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (82% to 87%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cream (#FDFFB6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Melon (#FFADAD) on #FDFFB6 gives 1.7:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Peach Puff (#FFD6A5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Aquamarine (#CAFFBF) 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 Ice Cream Parlor
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 deuteranopia, Peach Puff and Cream, Peach Puff and Aquamarine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFADAD on #FDFFB6 | Aa | 1.7:1 | Fail |
#FFADAD on #CAFFBF | Aa | 1.57:1 | Fail |
#FFD6A5 on #FDFFB6 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#FFADAD on #FFD6A5 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FFD6A5 on #CAFFBF | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FDFFB6 on #CAFFBF | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |