Melon & Vanilla Bloom is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged pastel, light, muted. Near-complementary hues (about 178° 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 | #FFABA9 | rgb(255, 171, 169) | hsl(1, 100%, 83%) | oklch(82.2% 0.099 21) | |
| Periwinkle | #CFCAF3 | rgb(207, 202, 243) | hsl(247, 63%, 87%) | oklch(85.6% 0.057 291) | |
| Vanilla | #E2E69B | rgb(226, 230, 155) | hsl(63, 60%, 75%) | oklch(90.5% 0.096 111) | |
| Electric Blue | #93F9FF | rgb(147, 249, 255) | hsl(183, 100%, 79%) | oklch(92.2% 0.096 201) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (75% to 87%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Electric Blue (#93F9FF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Melon (#FFABA9) on #93F9FF gives 1.48:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Periwinkle (#CFCAF3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Vanilla (#E2E69B) 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 & Vanilla 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 deuteranopia and tritanopia, Periwinkle and Electric Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFABA9 on #93F9FF | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#FFABA9 on #E2E69B | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#CFCAF3 on #93F9FF | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |
#CFCAF3 on #E2E69B | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FFABA9 on #CFCAF3 | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fail |
#E2E69B on #93F9FF | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |