#2D4059
#EA5455
#F07B3F
#FFD460
#3F536DDusk
#FF6E6CWatermelon
#FF9968Coral
#FFF2D3Buttercream
Watermelon & Coral Whisper is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, warm, red. Near-complementary hues (about 172° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusk | #3F536D | rgb(63, 83, 109) | hsl(214, 27%, 34%) | oklch(43.7% 0.050 255) | |
| Watermelon | #FF6E6C | rgb(255, 110, 108) | hsl(1, 100%, 71%) | oklch(71.6% 0.178 23) | |
| Coral | #FF9968 | rgb(255, 153, 104) | hsl(19, 100%, 70%) | oklch(77.9% 0.138 46) | |
| Buttercream | #FFF2D3 | rgb(255, 242, 211) | hsl(42, 100%, 91%) | oklch(96.3% 0.043 88) |
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 (91% down to 34% lightness). A natural fit for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Buttercream (#FFF2D3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusk (#3F536D) on #FFF2D3 gives 7.08:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#FF6E6C) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Coral (#FF9968) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Dusk on Buttercream at 7.08:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#3F536D
#FF6E6C
#FF9968
#FFF2D3
Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Watermelon and Coral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#3F536D on #FFF2D3 | Aa | 7.08:1 | AAA |
#3F536D on #FF9968 | Aa | 3.75:1 | AA large only |
#3F536D on #FF6E6C | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fail |
#FF6E6C on #FFF2D3 | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fail |
#FF9968 on #FFF2D3 | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#FF6E6C on #FF9968 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
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