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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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |