Watermelon & Paprika Glow is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, vibrant, warm. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Wine down to Snow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine | #792A2D | rgb(121, 42, 45) | hsl(358, 48%, 32%) | oklch(40.3% 0.110 21) | |
| Paprika | #B63845 | rgb(182, 56, 69) | hsl(354, 53%, 47%) | oklch(52.9% 0.161 19) | |
| Watermelon | #F6626A | rgb(246, 98, 106) | hsl(357, 89%, 67%) | oklch(68.7% 0.182 20) | |
| Snow | #FFF7F7 | rgb(255, 247, 247) | hsl(0, 100%, 98%) | oklch(98.2% 0.009 17) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (32% to 98%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Snow (#FFF7F7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Wine (#792A2D) on #FFF7F7 gives 9.12:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Watermelon (#F6626A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Paprika (#B63845) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Wine on Snow at 9.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Watermelon & Paprika Glow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#792A2D on #FFF7F7 | Aa | 9.12:1 | AAA |
#B63845 on #FFF7F7 | Aa | 5.47:1 | AA |
#792A2D on #F6626A | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA large only |
#F6626A on #FFF7F7 | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#B63845 on #F6626A | Aa | 1.89:1 | Fail |
#792A2D on #B63845 | Aa | 1.67:1 | Fail |