Christmas Vermilion & Seafoam is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, warm. Near-complementary hues (about 150° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | #D8341D | rgb(216, 52, 29) | hsl(7, 76%, 48%) | oklch(57.9% 0.203 31) | |
| Seafoam | #91E3A8 | rgb(145, 227, 168) | hsl(137, 59%, 73%) | oklch(84.8% 0.115 152) | |
| Flamingo | #F9A7B9 | rgb(249, 167, 185) | hsl(347, 87%, 82%) | oklch(81.3% 0.099 5) | |
| Linen | #FBF5EC | rgb(251, 245, 236) | hsl(36, 65%, 95%) | oklch(97.2% 0.014 78) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Flamingo takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 48% to 95%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#FBF5EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Vermilion (#D8341D) on #FBF5EC gives 4.37:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Flamingo (#F9A7B9) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#91E3A8) 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 & Seafoam
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 deuteranopia, Seafoam and Flamingo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#D8341D on #FBF5EC | Aa | 4.37:1 | AA large only |
#D8341D on #91E3A8 | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA large only |
#D8341D on #F9A7B9 | Aa | 2.54:1 | Fail |
#F9A7B9 on #FBF5EC | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#91E3A8 on #FBF5EC | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#91E3A8 on #F9A7B9 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |