Melon & Celadon Mood is a vivid light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. The hues span about 127°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender | #E4EAFF | rgb(228, 234, 255) | hsl(227, 100%, 95%) | oklch(93.9% 0.029 273) | |
| Ice | #C9F2D3 | rgb(201, 242, 211) | hsl(135, 61%, 87%) | oklch(92.4% 0.060 153) | |
| Melon | #FDBDAD | rgb(253, 189, 173) | hsl(12, 95%, 84%) | oklch(85.3% 0.078 34) | |
| Celadon | #A5D8B5 | rgb(165, 216, 181) | hsl(139, 40%, 75%) | oklch(83.7% 0.072 155) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (75% to 95%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Lavender (#E4EAFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Melon (#FDBDAD) on #E4EAFF gives 1.34:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Ice (#C9F2D3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#A5D8B5) 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 Melon & Celadon Mood
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 deuteranopia, Melon and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E4EAFF on #FDBDAD | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#E4EAFF on #A5D8B5 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#C9F2D3 on #FDBDAD | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#C9F2D3 on #A5D8B5 | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |
#E4EAFF on #C9F2D3 | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |
#FDBDAD on #A5D8B5 | Aa | 1:1 | Fail |