Velvet Cantaloupe & Obsidian is a complementary color palette tagged luxury, gold, minimal. Near-complementary hues (about 163° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obsidian | #110722 | rgb(17, 7, 34) | hsl(262, 66%, 8%) | oklch(16.3% 0.055 297) | |
| Slate | #747A9D | rgb(116, 122, 157) | hsl(231, 17%, 54%) | oklch(58.8% 0.054 277) | |
| Cantaloupe | #FFA42D | rgb(255, 164, 45) | hsl(34, 100%, 59%) | oklch(79.2% 0.162 67) | |
| Lavender | #DDDFEA | rgb(221, 223, 234) | hsl(231, 24%, 89%) | oklch(90.5% 0.015 278) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (89% down to 8% lightness). A natural fit for premium branding and packaging.
- Background: Lavender (#DDDFEA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#110722) on #DDDFEA gives 14.68:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cantaloupe (#FFA42D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Slate (#747A9D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Obsidian on Lavender at 14.68:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Velvet Cantaloupe & Obsidian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#110722 on #DDDFEA | Aa | 14.68:1 | AAA |
#110722 on #FFA42D | Aa | 9.84:1 | AAA |
#110722 on #747A9D | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA |
#747A9D on #DDDFEA | Aa | 3.16:1 | AA large only |
#747A9D on #FFA42D | Aa | 2.11:1 | Fail |
#FFA42D on #DDDFEA | Aa | 1.49:1 | Fail |