Melon & Lapis Drift is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white. Near-complementary hues (about 154° 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prussian Blue | #203552 | rgb(32, 53, 82) | hsl(215, 44%, 22%) | oklch(32.6% 0.059 257) | |
| Lapis | #456491 | rgb(69, 100, 145) | hsl(216, 36%, 42%) | oklch(49.9% 0.081 258) | |
| Melon | #FFA292 | rgb(255, 162, 146) | hsl(9, 100%, 79%) | oklch(80.2% 0.114 30) | |
| Snow | #FDF9F4 | rgb(253, 249, 244) | hsl(33, 69%, 97%) | oklch(98.4% 0.008 74) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 22% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FDF9F4) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Prussian Blue (#203552) on #FDF9F4 gives 11.84:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFA292) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Lapis (#456491) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Prussian Blue on Snow at 11.84:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Melon & Lapis Drift
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#203552 on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 11.84:1 | AAA |
#203552 on #FFA292 | Aa | 6.4:1 | AA |
#456491 on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 5.75:1 | AA |
#456491 on #FFA292 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#203552 on #456491 | Aa | 2.06:1 | Fail |
#FFA292 on #FDF9F4 | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fail |