Cantaloupe
Also known as: Yellow Jubilee, Salomie, Soft Saffron, Lemon Burst
Part of the orange family, Cantaloupe pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence — ideal for children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.95:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cantaloupe color codes
- HEX
- #FFD479
- RGB
- rgb(255, 212, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 212, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 100%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 53%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 53%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(87.3 7.7 50.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.8% 0.120 84.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: navajowhite#FFDEAD · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 7.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Cantaloupe works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cantaloupe
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cantaloupe by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.95:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cantaloupe background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe triad
Similar colors
- Yuma Gold#FFD678 · ΔE 0.9
- Popcorn#F7D07A · ΔE 1.5
- Golden Eye#FFD789 · ΔE 2.3
- Chickadee#FFCF65 · ΔE 2.5
- Cheesus#FFCC77 · ΔE 3.1
- Macaroni#F3D085 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cantaloupe is closest to Icy Plains.
Cantaloupe FAQs
What color is Cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe is a light orange with the hex code #FFD479. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 100% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cantaloupe?
The hex code for Cantaloupe is #FFD479. In RGB it's rgb(255, 212, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 53%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cantaloupe?
Cantaloupe pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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