Cantaloupe color

A warm golden orange named after the melon's rind and flesh. It sits between orange and yellow and feels sunny and friendly. It's often used in kids' rooms, fall decor and food packaging.

Also known as: Cantaloupe orange.

Cantaloupe · #FFA62F

About cantaloupe

Cantaloupe (#FFA62F) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 255 red, 166 green and 47 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in kids, fall decor, packaging.

Cantaloupe shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Cantaloupe color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Azure

AnalogousClose to: Vermilion, Yellow

TriadicClose to: Spring green, Neon purple

Split complementaryClose to: Cyan, Blue

TetradicClose to: Neon green, Azure, Magenta

Cantaloupe color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Cantaloupe

Analogous palette · Cantaloupe

Complementary palette · Cantaloupe

Triadic palette · Cantaloupe

With neutrals palette · Cantaloupe

With an accent palette · Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe contrast with text

White textContrast 2.0:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 10.7:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --cantaloupe: #FFA62F;
  --cantaloupe-rgb: 255, 166, 47;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--cantaloupe); }
.text { color: var(--cantaloupe); }

Colors similar to cantaloupe

Marigold Carrot orange Pastel orange Harvest gold Honey Tangerine Dark orange Goldenrod Caramel Mustard yellow

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for cantaloupe?

The hex code for cantaloupe is #FFA62F. In RGB it is rgb(255, 166, 47), in HSL hsl(34, 100%, 59%) and in CMYK 0, 35, 82, 0.

What is the complementary color of cantaloupe?

Its complement on the color wheel is #2F88FF, close to azure. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on cantaloupe?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.0:1, while with black it is 10.7:1.