Chili & Hunter Green Path is a vivid complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, dark. Linen and Chili sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F6F1E8 | rgb(246, 241, 232) | hsl(39, 44%, 94%) | oklch(96.0% 0.013 82) | |
| Obsidian | #140807 | rgb(20, 8, 7) | hsl(5, 48%, 5%) | oklch(15.3% 0.022 26) | |
| Hunter Green | #00641D | rgb(0, 100, 29) | hsl(137, 100%, 20%) | oklch(43.8% 0.133 146) | |
| Chili | #B81729 | rgb(184, 23, 41) | hsl(353, 78%, 41%) | oklch(50.2% 0.191 23) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Hunter Green takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 5% to 94%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F6F1E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Obsidian (#140807) on #F6F1E8 gives 17.48:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Hunter Green (#00641D) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (6.57:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Chili (#B81729) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Obsidian at 17.48:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chili & Hunter Green 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 protanopia, Hunter Green and Chili 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F6F1E8 on #140807 | Aa | 17.48:1 | AAA |
#F6F1E8 on #00641D | Aa | 6.57:1 | AA |
#F6F1E8 on #B81729 | Aa | 5.85:1 | AA |
#140807 on #B81729 | Aa | 2.99:1 | Fail |
#140807 on #00641D | Aa | 2.66:1 | Fail |
#00641D on #B81729 | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fail |