Melon & Dusty Blue Path is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged modern, white, beige. Dusty Blue and Melon sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | #F8FFFF | rgb(248, 255, 255) | hsl(180, 100%, 99%) | oklch(99.5% 0.007 197) | |
| Dusty Blue | #5CB7B8 | rgb(92, 183, 184) | hsl(181, 39%, 54%) | oklch(72.4% 0.087 196) | |
| Melon | #FFABBA | rgb(255, 171, 186) | hsl(349, 100%, 84%) | oklch(82.7% 0.100 8) | |
| Stone | #919191 | rgb(145, 145, 145) | hsl(0, 0%, 57%) | oklch(65.7% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
Two of the four colors are near-neutral, which leaves room for Melon to lead. Lightness runs from 54% to 99%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: White (#F8FFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Stone (#919191) on #F8FFFF gives 3.11:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Melon (#FFABBA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Dusty Blue (#5CB7B8) 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 & Dusty Blue Path
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, Dusty Blue and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F8FFFF on #919191 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#F8FFFF on #5CB7B8 | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fail |
#FFABBA on #919191 | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#F8FFFF on #FFABBA | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#5CB7B8 on #919191 | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fail |
#5CB7B8 on #FFABBA | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |