Cherry & Celadon Path is a pastel light, split color palette tagged christmas, winter, warm. The hues span about 127°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 96%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Smoke (#F9F6F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cherry (#D92916) on #F9F6F1 gives 4.55:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#ECABB9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#9CD696) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Cherry at 4.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Cherry & Celadon Path
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, Celadon and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9F6F1 on #D92916 | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA |
#9CD696 on #D92916 | Aa | 2.91:1 | Fail |
#ECABB9 on #D92916 | Aa | 2.59:1 | Fail |
#F9F6F1 on #ECABB9 | Aa | 1.76:1 | Fail |
#9CD696 on #F9F6F1 | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fail |
#9CD696 on #ECABB9 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |