Lush Watermelon & Celadon is a complementary color palette tagged modern, green, pink. Juniper and Eggshell sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper | #2D6A4F | rgb(45, 106, 79) | hsl(153, 40%, 30%) | oklch(47.6% 0.078 162) | |
| Watermelon | #DF808E | rgb(223, 128, 142) | hsl(351, 60%, 69%) | oklch(70.6% 0.118 11) | |
| Celadon | #95D5B2 | rgb(149, 213, 178) | hsl(147, 43%, 71%) | oklch(82.0% 0.082 160) | |
| Eggshell | #D8F3DC | rgb(216, 243, 220) | hsl(129, 53%, 90%) | oklch(93.8% 0.042 150) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Watermelon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 30% to 90%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#D8F3DC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#2D6A4F) on #D8F3DC gives 5.41:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#DF808E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#95D5B2) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Juniper on Eggshell at 5.41:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lush Watermelon & Celadon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#2D6A4F on #D8F3DC | Aa | 5.41:1 | AA |
#2D6A4F on #95D5B2 | Aa | 3.79:1 | AA large only |
#DF808E on #D8F3DC | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#2D6A4F on #DF808E | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |
#DF808E on #95D5B2 | Aa | 1.63:1 | Fail |
#95D5B2 on #D8F3DC | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |