Diner Booth is a vivid complementary color palette tagged retro, red, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 171° 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili | #B22B34 | rgb(178, 43, 52) | hsl(356, 61%, 43%) | oklch(50.6% 0.171 23) | |
| Saffron | #F2C14E | rgb(242, 193, 78) | hsl(42, 86%, 63%) | oklch(83.4% 0.141 85) | |
| Cadet | #2E9CA6 | rgb(46, 156, 166) | hsl(185, 57%, 42%) | oklch(63.7% 0.096 204) | |
| Eggshell | #F4EBD9 | rgb(244, 235, 217) | hsl(40, 55%, 90%) | oklch(94.2% 0.026 85) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 90%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Eggshell (#F4EBD9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Chili (#B22B34) on #F4EBD9 gives 5.39:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Saffron (#F2C14E) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cadet (#2E9CA6) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Chili on Eggshell at 5.39:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Diner Booth
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#B22B34 on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 5.39:1 | AA |
#B22B34 on #F2C14E | Aa | 3.81:1 | AA large only |
#2E9CA6 on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 2.76:1 | Fail |
#B22B34 on #2E9CA6 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#F2C14E on #2E9CA6 | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fail |
#F2C14E on #F4EBD9 | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |