Lemon Cantaloupe & Prussian Blue is a vivid complementary color palette tagged dark, orange, white. Near-complementary hues (about 166° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFA957 | rgb(255, 169, 87) | hsl(29, 100%, 67%) | oklch(80.4% 0.140 62) | |
| Snow | #FFF7EE | rgb(255, 247, 238) | hsl(32, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.0% 0.015 71) | |
| Prussian Blue | #004157 | rgb(0, 65, 87) | hsl(195, 100%, 17%) | oklch(35.1% 0.069 229) | |
| Obsidian | #00090E | rgb(0, 9, 14) | hsl(201, 100%, 3%) | oklch(13.0% 0.024 223) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 3% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7EE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#00090E) on #FFF7EE gives 18.93:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFA957) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Prussian Blue (#004157) for highlights, badges and hover states.
4 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Snow on Obsidian at 18.93:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Cantaloupe & Prussian Blue
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFF7EE on #00090E | Aa | 18.93:1 | AAA |
#FFA957 on #00090E | Aa | 10.58:1 | AAA |
#FFF7EE on #004157 | Aa | 10.45:1 | AAA |
#FFA957 on #004157 | Aa | 5.84:1 | AA |
#004157 on #00090E | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#FFA957 on #FFF7EE | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |