Color Palettes

Melon color

A pale orange-pink, like the inside of a cantaloupe. It's soft and fresh without being too sweet. You'll see it in spring fashion, bridesmaid dresses and pastel home decor.

Also known as: Cantaloupe pink.

Melon · #FEBAAD

About melon

Melon (#FEBAAD) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the oranges family. It mixes 254 red, 186 green and 173 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in spring fashion, weddings, pastel decor.

Melon shades and tints

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

Melon color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Pastel turquoise
AnalogousClose to: Carnation pink, Vanilla
TriadicClose to: Celadon, Mauve
Split complementaryClose to: Duck egg blue, Periwinkle
TetradicClose to: Light green, Pastel turquoise, Mauve

Melon color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Melon
Analogous palette · Melon
Complementary palette · Melon
Triadic palette · Melon
With neutrals palette · Melon
With an accent palette · Melon

Melon contrast with text

White textContrast 1.6:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 12.8:1 · AAA

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

CSS code

:root {
  --melon: #FEBAAD;
  --melon-rgb: 254, 186, 173;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--melon); }
.text { color: var(--melon); }

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for melon?

The hex code for melon is #FEBAAD. In RGB it is rgb(254, 186, 173), in HSL hsl(10, 98%, 84%) and in CMYK 0, 27, 32, 0.

What is the complementary color of melon?

Its complement on the color wheel is #ADF1FE, close to pastel turquoise. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on melon?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.6:1, while with black it is 12.8:1.