Color codes click any value to copy
| 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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |