Woven Melon & Cadet is a pastel light, complementary color palette tagged boho, muted, white. Near-complementary hues (about 144° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet | #73A19B | rgb(115, 161, 155) | hsl(172, 20%, 54%) | oklch(67.4% 0.050 186) | |
| Glacier | #C4E2DA | rgb(196, 226, 218) | hsl(164, 34%, 83%) | oklch(88.9% 0.033 178) | |
| Melon | #EFBD92 | rgb(239, 189, 146) | hsl(28, 74%, 75%) | oklch(83.3% 0.081 62) | |
| Snow | #FFF9F0 | rgb(255, 249, 240) | hsl(36, 100%, 97%) | oklch(98.4% 0.014 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 54% to 97%. Well suited to social media templates and gentle interfaces.
- Background: Snow (#FFF9F0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#73A19B) on #FFF9F0 gives 2.75:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Melon (#EFBD92) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Glacier (#C4E2DA) 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 Woven Melon & Cadet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#73A19B on #FFF9F0 | Aa | 2.75:1 | Fail |
#73A19B on #C4E2DA | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#73A19B on #EFBD92 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#EFBD92 on #FFF9F0 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#C4E2DA on #FFF9F0 | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#C4E2DA on #EFBD92 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |