Crimson & Celadon Trail is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, neon. Near-complementary hues (about 141° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #FBF6ED | rgb(251, 246, 237) | hsl(39, 64%, 96%) | oklch(97.5% 0.013 82) | |
| Crimson | #E22036 | rgb(226, 32, 54) | hsl(353, 77%, 51%) | oklch(58.6% 0.222 23) | |
| Bubblegum | #FFC5D1 | rgb(255, 197, 209) | hsl(348, 100%, 89%) | oklch(87.8% 0.068 5) | |
| Celadon | #93DC9E | rgb(147, 220, 158) | hsl(129, 51%, 72%) | oklch(83.0% 0.113 148) |
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 (96% down to 51% lightness). A natural fit for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Smoke (#FBF6ED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Crimson (#E22036) on #FBF6ED gives 4.34:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Bubblegum (#FFC5D1) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#93DC9E) 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 Crimson & Celadon Trail
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 and deuteranopia, Bubblegum and Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FBF6ED on #E22036 | Aa | 4.34:1 | AA large only |
#E22036 on #FFC5D1 | Aa | 3.15:1 | AA large only |
#E22036 on #93DC9E | Aa | 2.89:1 | Fail |
#FBF6ED on #93DC9E | Aa | 1.5:1 | Fail |
#FBF6ED on #FFC5D1 | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fail |
#FFC5D1 on #93DC9E | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fail |