Watermelon & Clay Shore is a vivid split color palette tagged skin, warm, earthy. The hues span about 88°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | #442D00 | rgb(68, 45, 0) | hsl(40, 100%, 13%) | oklch(31.7% 0.066 78) | |
| Clay | #B66F51 | rgb(182, 111, 81) | hsl(18, 41%, 52%) | oklch(61.2% 0.100 43) | |
| Watermelon | #DB7F90 | rgb(219, 127, 144) | hsl(349, 56%, 68%) | oklch(70.0% 0.115 9) | |
| Cotton Candy | #F7B8EA | rgb(247, 184, 234) | hsl(312, 80%, 85%) | oklch(85.5% 0.097 334) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Watermelon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 13% to 85%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Cotton Candy (#F7B8EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Espresso (#442D00) on #F7B8EA gives 8.02:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#DB7F90) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Clay (#B66F51) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Espresso on Cotton Candy at 8.02:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Watermelon & Clay Shore
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#442D00 on #F7B8EA | Aa | 8.02:1 | AAA |
#442D00 on #DB7F90 | Aa | 4.6:1 | AA |
#442D00 on #B66F51 | Aa | 3.32:1 | AA large only |
#B66F51 on #F7B8EA | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#DB7F90 on #F7B8EA | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#B66F51 on #DB7F90 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |