#8FCD9A
#D32636
#FBBFCC
#FDF9F3
#83D8E1Sky Blue
#FF867BSalmon
#00849BCerulean
#9D0E1ECranberry
Festive Cranberry & Salmon is a vivid complementary color palette tagged winter, blue, pink. Sky Blue and Cranberry sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Blue | #83D8E1 | rgb(131, 216, 225) | hsl(186, 61%, 70%) | oklch(83.2% 0.083 204) | |
| Salmon | #FF867B | rgb(255, 134, 123) | hsl(5, 100%, 74%) | oklch(75.2% 0.149 27) | |
| Cerulean | #00849B | rgb(0, 132, 155) | hsl(189, 100%, 30%) | oklch(56.5% 0.100 216) | |
| Cranberry | #9D0E1E | rgb(157, 14, 30) | hsl(353, 84%, 34%) | oklch(44.4% 0.172 24) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (30% to 74%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Sky Blue (#83D8E1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cranberry (#9D0E1E) on #83D8E1 gives 5.12:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Salmon (#FF867B) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Cerulean (#00849B) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Sky Blue on Cranberry at 5.12:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
#83D8E1
#FF867B
#00849B
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Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#83D8E1 on #9D0E1E | Aa | 5.12:1 | AA |
#FF867B on #9D0E1E | Aa | 3.56:1 | AA large only |
#83D8E1 on #00849B | Aa | 2.7:1 | Fail |
#00849B on #9D0E1E | Aa | 1.9:1 | Fail |
#FF867B on #00849B | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#83D8E1 on #FF867B | Aa | 1.44:1 | Fail |
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