Regal Melon & Vanilla is a split color palette tagged muted, beige. A split scheme: Vanilla plays against Dusk across roughly 121° of hue. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | #EFDDA2 | rgb(239, 221, 162) | hsl(46, 71%, 79%) | oklch(89.8% 0.078 93) | |
| Melon | #FDB196 | rgb(253, 177, 150) | hsl(16, 96%, 79%) | oklch(82.6% 0.097 40) | |
| Thistle | #D8B1CE | rgb(216, 177, 206) | hsl(315, 33%, 77%) | oklch(80.4% 0.059 335) | |
| Dusk | #684972 | rgb(104, 73, 114) | hsl(285, 22%, 37%) | oklch(45.5% 0.075 318) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (37% to 79%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Vanilla (#EFDDA2) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#684972) on #EFDDA2 gives 5.58:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#FDB196) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Thistle (#D8B1CE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Vanilla on Dusk at 5.58:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Regal Melon & Vanilla
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, Vanilla and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EFDDA2 on #684972 | Aa | 5.58:1 | AA |
#FDB196 on #684972 | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#D8B1CE on #684972 | Aa | 3.99:1 | AA large only |
#EFDDA2 on #D8B1CE | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#EFDDA2 on #FDB196 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#FDB196 on #D8B1CE | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fail |