Watermelon & Brick Whisper is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged warm, red. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Rosewood down to Petal. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood | #51001C | rgb(81, 0, 28) | hsl(339, 100%, 16%) | oklch(27.8% 0.111 10) | |
| Brick | #BC485A | rgb(188, 72, 90) | hsl(351, 46%, 51%) | oklch(56.2% 0.150 14) | |
| Watermelon | #FF7293 | rgb(255, 114, 147) | hsl(346, 100%, 72%) | oklch(73.0% 0.174 8) | |
| Petal | #FFDBDC | rgb(255, 219, 220) | hsl(358, 100%, 93%) | oklch(92.2% 0.040 16) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Watermelon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 16% to 93%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Petal (#FFDBDC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Rosewood (#51001C) on #FFDBDC gives 12.01:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#FF7293) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Brick (#BC485A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Rosewood on Petal at 12.01:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Watermelon & Brick Whisper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#51001C on #FFDBDC | Aa | 12.01:1 | AAA |
#51001C on #FF7293 | Aa | 5.91:1 | AA |
#BC485A on #FFDBDC | Aa | 3.9:1 | AA large only |
#51001C on #BC485A | Aa | 3.08:1 | AA large only |
#FF7293 on #FFDBDC | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fail |
#BC485A on #FF7293 | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fail |