Jade & Cantaloupe Glow is a complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, green. Near-complementary hues (about 170° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal | #264653 | rgb(38, 70, 83) | hsl(197, 37%, 24%) | oklch(37.5% 0.044 226) | |
| Cadet | #2A9D8F | rgb(42, 157, 143) | hsl(173, 58%, 39%) | oklch(63.0% 0.101 183) | |
| Jade | #26B36C | rgb(38, 179, 108) | hsl(150, 65%, 43%) | oklch(67.8% 0.156 155) | |
| Cantaloupe | #F4A261 | rgb(244, 162, 97) | hsl(27, 87%, 67%) | oklch(78.1% 0.127 58) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a soft light-to-dark ladder (67% down to 24% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#F4A261) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Charcoal (#264653) on #F4A261 gives 4.89:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Jade (#26B36C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#2A9D8F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Charcoal on Cantaloupe at 4.89:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Jade & Cantaloupe Glow
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 protanopia and tritanopia, Jade and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#264653 on #F4A261 | Aa | 4.89:1 | AA |
#264653 on #26B36C | Aa | 3.72:1 | AA large only |
#264653 on #2A9D8F | Aa | 3.03:1 | AA large only |
#2A9D8F on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#26B36C on #F4A261 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#2A9D8F on #26B36C | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |