Melondrama
Also known as: Coralette , Youthful Coral , Cool Lava , Cosmic Coral
Melondrama holds a soft position in the pink range and reads as gentle and approachable. You'll see it used for romantic branding and children's products. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.01:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Melondrama color codes
- HEX
- #EE8170
- RGB
- rgb(238, 129, 112)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 129, 112, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 79%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 53%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 46%, 53%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(66.3 41.6 28.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.0% 0.137 30.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: salmon #FA8072 · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 3022: Salmon pink #D56D56 · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Melondrama works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Melondrama
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Melondrama by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.62:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.01:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Melondrama background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Melondrama
Melondrama with its complement
Soft neighbors of Melondrama
Melondrama triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Redolenc #EA8A7A · ΔE 2.4
- Salmon #FF796C · ΔE 3.4
- Kissable #FD8F79 · ΔE 4.2
- Lox #EC9079 · ΔE 4.2
- Sriracha #F56961 · ΔE 5.5
- Camellia #F6685A · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Melondrama is closest to High Dive .
FAQ
Melondrama FAQs
What color is Melondrama?
Melondrama is a medium pink with the hex code #EE8170. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 79% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Melondrama?
The hex code for Melondrama is #EE8170. In RGB it's rgb(238, 129, 112), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 46%, 53%, 7%).
What colors go well with Melondrama?
Melondrama pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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