Melon & Umber Bloom is a analogous color palette tagged dark, muted, minimal. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Melon, Licorice, Umber) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its analogous hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (93% down to 10% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Frost (#EEEEEE) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1E1913) on #EEEEEE gives 15.04:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFAEA7) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Umber (#6E5A48) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Frost at 15.04:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Melon & Umber 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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#1E1913 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 15.04:1 | AAA |
#FFAEA7 on #1E1913 | Aa | 9.86:1 | AAA |
#6E5A48 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 5.62:1 | AA |
#FFAEA7 on #6E5A48 | Aa | 3.69:1 | AA large only |
#1E1913 on #6E5A48 | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fail |
#FFAEA7 on #EEEEEE | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |