Holiday Red & Pistachio is a pastel light, split color palette tagged christmas, winter, neon. A split scheme: Red plays against Linen across roughly 124° of hue. High lightness and gentle saturation put it firmly in pastel territory. The overall temperature is warm.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #EF1715 | rgb(239, 23, 21) | hsl(1, 87%, 51%) | oklch(60.4% 0.239 29) | |
| Baby Pink | #F2B9C5 | rgb(242, 185, 197) | hsl(347, 69%, 84%) | oklch(84.1% 0.067 5) | |
| Pistachio | #97CF8D | rgb(151, 207, 141) | hsl(111, 41%, 68%) | oklch(79.9% 0.108 141) | |
| Linen | #F5F0E7 | rgb(245, 240, 231) | hsl(39, 41%, 93%) | oklch(95.7% 0.013 82) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (51% to 93%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F5F0E7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Red (#EF1715) on #F5F0E7 gives 3.85:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Baby Pink (#F2B9C5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#97CF8D) 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 Holiday Red & Pistachio
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, Baby Pink and Pistachio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#EF1715 on #F5F0E7 | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#EF1715 on #F2B9C5 | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fail |
#EF1715 on #97CF8D | Aa | 2.42:1 | Fail |
#97CF8D on #F5F0E7 | Aa | 1.59:1 | Fail |
#F2B9C5 on #F5F0E7 | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fail |
#F2B9C5 on #97CF8D | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fail |