Salmon & Melon Dream is a analogous color palette tagged warm, romantic, earthy. The hues stay within 30° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. 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 (94% down to 40% lightness). A natural fit for wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Linen (#F7F3EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cocoa (#7C6350) on #F7F3EA gives 5.05:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#FFB69D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Salmon (#E88268) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Cocoa on Linen at 5.05:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Salmon & Melon Dream
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#7C6350 on #F7F3EA | Aa | 5.05:1 | AA |
#FFB69D on #7C6350 | Aa | 3.31:1 | AA large only |
#E88268 on #F7F3EA | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#E88268 on #7C6350 | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fail |
#E88268 on #FFB69D | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#FFB69D on #F7F3EA | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |