Chili & Mustard Bloom is a vivid dark, split color palette tagged christmas, dark, vibrant. The hues span about 115°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (7% to 43%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Mustard (#D9B000) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Licorice (#1E0705) on #D9B000 gives 9.34:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Evergreen (#055100) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.65:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Chili (#C61715) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Licorice on Mustard at 9.34:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Chili & Mustard Bloom
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, Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#1E0705 on #D9B000 | Aa | 9.34:1 | AAA |
#055100 on #D9B000 | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA |
#1E0705 on #C61715 | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA large only |
#C61715 on #D9B000 | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#055100 on #1E0705 | Aa | 2.01:1 | Fail |
#055100 on #C61715 | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |