#FF9A8B
#FFB4A2
#FFCDB2
#FFF1E6
#FFA98FMelon
#FFDCBFPeach Puff
#FFFAEEIvory
#AFB77DSand
Melon & Sand Hour is a vivid light, analogous color palette tagged pastel, light, warm. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Melon, Peach Puff, Sand) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon | #FFA98F | rgb(255, 169, 143) | hsl(14, 100%, 78%) | oklch(81.3% 0.108 38) | |
| Peach Puff | #FFDCBF | rgb(255, 220, 191) | hsl(27, 100%, 87%) | oklch(91.6% 0.055 62) | |
| Ivory | #FFFAEE | rgb(255, 250, 238) | hsl(42, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.6% 0.017 88) | |
| Sand | #AFB77D | rgb(175, 183, 125) | hsl(68, 29%, 60%) | oklch(75.9% 0.078 115) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 60% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFAEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Sand (#AFB77D) on #FFFAEE gives 2.04:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#FFA98F) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Peach Puff (#FFDCBF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#FFA98F
#FFDCBF
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Melon and Sand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFAEE on #AFB77D | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |
#FFA98F on #FFFAEE | Aa | 1.78:1 | Fail |
#FFDCBF on #AFB77D | Aa | 1.64:1 | Fail |
#FFA98F on #FFDCBF | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#FFDCBF on #FFFAEE | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#FFA98F on #AFB77D | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
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