#F94144
#F3722C
#F9C74F
#90BE6D
#FF9C3BCantaloupe
#D9BE00Mustard
#80B844Pistachio
#42937BCadet
Mustard & Cantaloupe Hour is a vivid complementary color palette tagged vibrant, orange, yellow. Cantaloupe and Cadet sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FF9C3B | rgb(255, 156, 59) | hsl(30, 100%, 62%) | oklch(77.9% 0.159 61) | |
| Mustard | #D9BE00 | rgb(217, 190, 0) | hsl(53, 100%, 43%) | oklch(80.0% 0.166 99) | |
| Pistachio | #80B844 | rgb(128, 184, 68) | hsl(89, 46%, 49%) | oklch(72.0% 0.158 131) | |
| Cadet | #42937B | rgb(66, 147, 123) | hsl(162, 38%, 42%) | oklch(60.6% 0.088 171) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cantaloupe takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 42% to 62%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Mustard (#D9BE00) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#42937B) on #D9BE00 gives 1.99:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FF9C3B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#80B844) 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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Color blindness simulation
#FF9C3B
#D9BE00
#80B844
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Color-blind check: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Cantaloupe and Mustard, Cantaloupe and Pistachio, Mustard and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D9BE00 on #42937B | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#FF9C3B on #42937B | Aa | 1.77:1 | Fail |
#80B844 on #42937B | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#D9BE00 on #80B844 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#FF9C3B on #80B844 | Aa | 1.14:1 | Fail |
#FF9C3B on #D9BE00 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |
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