Melon & Ice Bloom is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 162° 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFACB7 | rgb(255, 172, 183) | hsl(352, 100%, 84%) | oklch(82.7% 0.098 11) | |
| Papaya | #FFEDC5 | rgb(255, 237, 197) | hsl(41, 100%, 89%) | oklch(95.1% 0.055 87) | |
| Ice | #C0FFE4 | rgb(192, 255, 228) | hsl(154, 100%, 88%) | oklch(95.0% 0.073 167) | |
| Sky Blue | #87BED7 | rgb(135, 190, 215) | hsl(199, 50%, 69%) | oklch(77.2% 0.067 228) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 69% to 89%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C0FFE4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sky Blue (#87BED7) on #C0FFE4 gives 1.8:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FFACB7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Papaya (#FFEDC5) 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 & Ice Bloom
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 Sky Blue, Papaya and Ice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#C0FFE4 on #87BED7 | Aa | 1.8:1 | Fail |
#FFEDC5 on #87BED7 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#FFACB7 on #C0FFE4 | Aa | 1.58:1 | Fail |
#FFACB7 on #FFEDC5 | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fail |
#FFACB7 on #87BED7 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#FFEDC5 on #C0FFE4 | Aa | 1.03:1 | Fail |