Tropical Punch is a vivid complementary color palette tagged tropical, kids, vibrant. Near-complementary hues (about 167° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | #FF6B6B | rgb(255, 107, 107) | hsl(0, 100%, 71%) | oklch(71.2% 0.181 23) | |
| Gold | #FFD93D | rgb(255, 217, 61) | hsl(48, 100%, 62%) | oklch(89.3% 0.167 95) | |
| Emerald | #6BCB77 | rgb(107, 203, 119) | hsl(128, 48%, 61%) | oklch(76.3% 0.150 147) | |
| Cornflower | #4D96FF | rgb(77, 150, 255) | hsl(215, 100%, 65%) | oklch(67.7% 0.172 258) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (61% to 71%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for children's products and playful apps.
- Background: Gold (#FFD93D) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cornflower (#4D96FF) on #FFD93D gives 2.14:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Watermelon (#FF6B6B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Emerald (#6BCB77) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tropical Punch
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: under deuteranopia, Watermelon and Emerald become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFD93D on #4D96FF | Aa | 2.14:1 | Fail |
#FF6B6B on #FFD93D | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#6BCB77 on #4D96FF | Aa | 1.47:1 | Fail |
#FFD93D on #6BCB77 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#FF6B6B on #6BCB77 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FF6B6B on #4D96FF | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |