#246C0F
#FCF0DE
#A4051F
#E5BD2E
#B22222Chili
#165B33Hunter Green
#F8B229Orange
#FFFFFFWhite
Christmas Classic is a complementary color palette tagged christmas, vibrant, warm. Near-complementary hues (about 145° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili | #B22222 | rgb(178, 34, 34) | hsl(0, 68%, 42%) | oklch(49.7% 0.180 27) | |
| Hunter Green | #165B33 | rgb(22, 91, 51) | hsl(145, 61%, 22%) | oklch(41.8% 0.095 153) | |
| Orange | #F8B229 | rgb(248, 178, 41) | hsl(40, 94%, 57%) | oklch(80.9% 0.159 78) | |
| White | #FFFFFF | rgb(255, 255, 255) | hsl(0, 0%, 100%) | oklch(100.0% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (100% down to 22% lightness). A natural fit for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: White (#FFFFFF) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#165B33) on #FFFFFF gives 8.14:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Orange (#F8B229) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chili (#B22222) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Hunter Green on White at 8.14:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#B22222
#165B33
#F8B229
#FFFFFF
Color-blind check: under protanopia, Chili and Hunter Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#165B33 on #FFFFFF | Aa | 8.14:1 | AAA |
#B22222 on #FFFFFF | Aa | 6.68:1 | AA |
#165B33 on #F8B229 | Aa | 4.42:1 | AA large only |
#B22222 on #F8B229 | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA large only |
#F8B229 on #FFFFFF | Aa | 1.84:1 | Fail |
#B22222 on #165B33 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |
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