Melon & Dusty Rose Path is a pastel light, split color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. A split scheme: Melon plays against Dusty Rose across roughly 122° of hue. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FEB88D | rgb(254, 184, 141) | hsl(23, 98%, 77%) | oklch(83.8% 0.099 52) | |
| Periwinkle | #E1D3FB | rgb(225, 211, 251) | hsl(261, 83%, 91%) | oklch(89.1% 0.056 301) | |
| Dusty Rose | #E3AFB6 | rgb(227, 175, 182) | hsl(352, 48%, 79%) | oklch(80.3% 0.061 10) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (77% to 99%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Rose (#E3AFB6) on #FDFDFD gives 1.86:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FEB88D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Periwinkle (#E1D3FB) 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 Rose 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#E3AFB6 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.86:1 | Fail |
#FEB88D on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.66:1 | Fail |
#E1D3FB on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#E1D3FB on #E3AFB6 | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fail |
#FEB88D on #E1D3FB | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FEB88D on #E3AFB6 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |