Sunny Brass & Cantaloupe Story is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, orange, teal. Brass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | #ACB100 | rgb(172, 177, 0) | hsl(62, 100%, 35%) | oklch(73.2% 0.162 112) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB347 | rgb(255, 179, 71) | hsl(35, 100%, 64%) | oklch(82.1% 0.149 72) | |
| Teal | #0A9396 | rgb(10, 147, 150) | hsl(181, 88%, 31%) | oklch(60.2% 0.101 197) | |
| Smoke | #F8F8F8 | rgb(248, 248, 248) | hsl(0, 0%, 97%) | oklch(97.9% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Brass takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 31% to 97%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#F8F8F8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Teal (#0A9396) on #F8F8F8 gives 3.51:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Brass (#ACB100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cantaloupe (#FFB347) 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 Sunny Brass & Cantaloupe Story
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, Brass and Cantaloupe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#0A9396 on #F8F8F8 | Aa | 3.51:1 | AA large only |
#ACB100 on #F8F8F8 | Aa | 2.19:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #0A9396 | Aa | 2.1:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #F8F8F8 | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#ACB100 on #0A9396 | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#ACB100 on #FFB347 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |