Sunlit Watermelon & Sienna is a vivid analogous color palette tagged warm, red. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Marigold, Watermelon, Sienna) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold | #E0AD5D | rgb(224, 173, 93) | hsl(37, 68%, 62%) | oklch(77.9% 0.115 77) | |
| Watermelon | #FF616E | rgb(255, 97, 110) | hsl(355, 100%, 69%) | oklch(70.0% 0.192 19) | |
| Sienna | #A74800 | rgb(167, 72, 0) | hsl(26, 100%, 33%) | oklch(51.8% 0.142 47) | |
| Plum | #94496F | rgb(148, 73, 111) | hsl(330, 34%, 43%) | oklch(51.1% 0.111 350) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Watermelon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 33% to 69%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Marigold (#E0AD5D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Plum (#94496F) on #E0AD5D gives 2.99:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Watermelon (#FF616E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Sienna (#A74800) 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 Sunlit Watermelon & Sienna
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 tritanopia, Sienna and Plum 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E0AD5D on #94496F | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#E0AD5D on #A74800 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#FF616E on #94496F | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#FF616E on #A74800 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#E0AD5D on #FF616E | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fail |
#A74800 on #94496F | Aa | 1.04:1 | Fail |