Melon

HEX: #FDBCB4 | Modern Palette

On White
1.61:1
FAIL
On Black
13.03:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FDBCB4
RGB
253, 188, 180
HSL
6°, 94% ,84%
CMYK
0, 26, 29, 1

About Melon

Melon (#FDBCB4) is a color with RGB(253, 188, 180) and HSL(6.6°, 94.8%, 84.9%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #B4F5FD, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B4FDBC and #BCB4FD. The name comes from melon (French).

  • HEX: #FDBCB4
  • RGB: 253, 188, 180
  • HSL: 6.6°, 94.8%, 84.9%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #B4F5FD
  • Triadic colors: #B4FDBC, #BCB4FD
  • The name comes from melon (French).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FDBCB4 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D2D2B2
Protanopia #C4C4B4
Tritanopia #FEBBBB
Achromatopsia #CCCCCC

Frequently Asked Questions

Melon (#FDBCB4) is a color with RGB(253, 188, 180) and HSL(6.6°, 94.8%, 84.9%).

#FDBCB4 pairs strongly with #B4F5FD as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FDBCB4 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FDBCB4 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Melon is linked to melon from French, meaning melon (fruit).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word melon
Meaning melon (fruit)
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The English word 'melon' comes from the Old French 'melon', which itself is derived from the Latin 'melo' or 'melonem' (accusative of 'melo'). This Latin term referred specifically to a type of gourd or melon. The ultimate root is believed to be Greek 'mēlopepōn' (μηλοπέπων), a compound of 'mēlon' (μῆλον, 'apple') and 'pepōn' (πέπων, 'ripe' or 'gourd'). This reflects the fruit's apple-like shape and its classification as a type of gourd. The word has been consistently used in English since its adoption to refer to various types of large, sweet, fleshy fruits of the gourd family.

First Recorded Use

14th century

Cultural Associations

Melons have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their presence in ancient Egypt and Persia. They hold significant cultural importance in many parts of the world, often associated with summer, refreshment, and hospitality. In some cultures, specific types of melons are used in traditional dishes, desserts, or beverages. The color #fdbcb4, often associated with 'Melon', evokes a soft, pale orange or pinkish-orange hue, reminiscent of the flesh of certain melon varieties like cantaloupe or honeydew, particularly when ripe and juicy. This color is often perceived as warm, inviting, and sweet.

Similar Named Colors
Spanish Pink #F7BFBE ΔE 3.26
Tea Rose #F4C2C2 ΔE 4.48
Light Pink #FFB6C1 ΔE 6.97
Pastel Pink #DEA5A4 ΔE 6.99

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FDBCB4;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FDBCB4;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FDBCB4;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FDBCB4,
        #B4F5FD
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FDBCB4,
        #B4F5FD
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$melon: #FDBCB4;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$melon-r: 253;
$melon-g: 188;
$melon-b: 180;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $melon;
    color: rgba($melon-r, $melon-g, $melon-b, 0.8);
}