Sunny Brass & Cantaloupe is a vivid analogous color palette tagged light, warm, yellow. The hues stay within 26° of each other on the color wheel, which is why the palette feels cohesive rather than busy. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brass | #B5B708 | rgb(181, 183, 8) | hsl(61, 92%, 37%) | oklch(75.3% 0.164 111) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFB347 | rgb(255, 179, 71) | hsl(35, 100%, 64%) | oklch(82.1% 0.149 72) | |
| Saffron | #FFD166 | rgb(255, 209, 102) | hsl(42, 100%, 70%) | oklch(88.0% 0.135 86) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF1CC | rgb(255, 241, 204) | hsl(44, 100%, 90%) | oklch(96.0% 0.050 90) |
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 (90% down to 37% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF1CC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Brass (#B5B708) on #FFF1CC gives 1.92:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFB347) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Saffron (#FFD166) 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
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 and deuteranopia, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#B5B708 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#B5B708 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#FFD166 on #FFF1CC | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
#FFB347 on #FFD166 | Aa | 1.24:1 | Fail |
#B5B708 on #FFB347 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |