Christmas Vermilion & Pistachio is a pastel light, split color palette tagged christmas, winter, warm. A split scheme: Linen plays against Pistachio across roughly 125° of hue. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F4EFE7 | rgb(244, 239, 231) | hsl(37, 37%, 93%) | oklch(95.4% 0.012 80) | |
| Baby Pink | #F0BAC5 | rgb(240, 186, 197) | hsl(348, 64%, 84%) | oklch(84.0% 0.064 5) | |
| Vermilion | #EE353E | rgb(238, 53, 62) | hsl(357, 84%, 57%) | oklch(62.2% 0.219 24) | |
| Pistachio | #91C58A | rgb(145, 197, 138) | hsl(113, 34%, 66%) | oklch(77.2% 0.099 142) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Baby Pink takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 57% to 93%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F4EFE7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Vermilion (#EE353E) on #F4EFE7 gives 3.52:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Pink (#F0BAC5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#91C58A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Christmas Vermilion & Pistachio
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, Baby Pink and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4EFE7 on #EE353E | Aa | 3.52:1 | AA large only |
#F0BAC5 on #EE353E | Aa | 2.4:1 | Fail |
#EE353E on #91C58A | Aa | 2.02:1 | Fail |
#F4EFE7 on #91C58A | Aa | 1.74:1 | Fail |
#F4EFE7 on #F0BAC5 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#F0BAC5 on #91C58A | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fail |