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| 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
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.
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
Design faster with Christmas Classic
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, Chili and Hunter Green become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Palette card

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 |