Watermelon Slice is a vivid complementary color palette tagged summer, pink, green. Near-complementary hues (about 164° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry | #FF4D6D | rgb(255, 77, 109) | hsl(349, 100%, 65%) | oklch(67.9% 0.213 15) | |
| Pink | #FFB3C1 | rgb(255, 179, 193) | hsl(349, 100%, 85%) | oklch(84.2% 0.090 7) | |
| Pistachio | #7BC96F | rgb(123, 201, 111) | hsl(112, 45%, 61%) | oklch(76.4% 0.146 141) | |
| Juniper | #2D6A4F | rgb(45, 106, 79) | hsl(153, 40%, 30%) | oklch(47.6% 0.078 162) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (30% to 85%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Pink (#FFB3C1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Juniper (#2D6A4F) on #FFB3C1 gives 3.79:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Strawberry (#FF4D6D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#7BC96F) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Watermelon Slice
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia, Strawberry and Juniper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFB3C1 on #2D6A4F | Aa | 3.79:1 | AA large only |
#7BC96F on #2D6A4F | Aa | 3.17:1 | AA large only |
#FF4D6D on #2D6A4F | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |
#FF4D6D on #FFB3C1 | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fail |
#FF4D6D on #7BC96F | Aa | 1.6:1 | Fail |
#FFB3C1 on #7BC96F | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |