Crimson Tulip & Vanilla is a pastel light, split color palette tagged nature, pastel, muted. The hues span about 98°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. The colors are light and airy, which suits friendly, soft-spoken brands. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celadon | #AECC9F | rgb(174, 204, 159) | hsl(100, 31%, 71%) | oklch(81.1% 0.070 135) | |
| Vanilla | #E2F9B8 | rgb(226, 249, 184) | hsl(81, 84%, 85%) | oklch(95.0% 0.088 124) | |
| Linen | #F4EEDF | rgb(244, 238, 223) | hsl(43, 49%, 92%) | oklch(95.0% 0.021 89) | |
| Tulip | #DE9390 | rgb(222, 147, 144) | hsl(2, 54%, 72%) | oklch(73.8% 0.091 22) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Linen takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 71% to 92%. Well suited to wellness, organic and outdoor brands.
- Background: Vanilla (#E2F9B8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Tulip (#DE9390) on #E2F9B8 gives 2.13:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Linen (#F4EEDF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Celadon (#AECC9F) 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 Tulip & Vanilla
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, Celadon and Tulip 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E2F9B8 on #DE9390 | Aa | 2.13:1 | Fail |
#F4EEDF on #DE9390 | Aa | 2.09:1 | Fail |
#AECC9F on #E2F9B8 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#AECC9F on #F4EEDF | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fail |
#AECC9F on #DE9390 | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#E2F9B8 on #F4EEDF | Aa | 1.02:1 | Fail |