Rose & Cantaloupe Mist is a vivid complementary color palette tagged cyberpunk, neon, orange. Cantaloupe and Teal 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.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantaloupe | #FFA251 | rgb(255, 162, 81) | hsl(28, 100%, 66%) | oklch(79.2% 0.146 59) | |
| Rose | #F23D8D | rgb(242, 61, 141) | hsl(333, 87%, 59%) | oklch(65.2% 0.224 359) | |
| Teal | #008999 | rgb(0, 137, 153) | hsl(186, 100%, 30%) | oklch(57.7% 0.099 209) | |
| Ink | #012324 | rgb(1, 35, 36) | hsl(182, 95%, 7%) | oklch(23.3% 0.039 198) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (7% to 66%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Cantaloupe (#FFA251) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Ink (#012324) on #FFA251 gives 8.32:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Teal (#008999) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Rose (#F23D8D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cantaloupe on Ink at 8.32:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Rose & Cantaloupe Mist
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 protanopia, Rose and Teal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFA251 on #012324 | Aa | 8.32:1 | AAA |
#F23D8D on #012324 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#008999 on #012324 | Aa | 3.98:1 | AA large only |
#FFA251 on #008999 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#FFA251 on #F23D8D | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#F23D8D on #008999 | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fail |