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#D32636
#FBBFCC
#FDF9F3
#D51D23Cherry
#E5DDD0Bone
#004F2AEvergreen
#FBF9F6Snow
Jolly Cherry & Evergreen is a complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, red. Cherry and Evergreen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
The palette holds together thanks to its complementary hue relationship and a strong light-to-dark ladder (97% down to 15% lightness). A natural fit for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Snow (#FBF9F6) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#004F2A) on #FBF9F6 gives 9.29:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Cherry (#D51D23) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.96:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Bone (#E5DDD0) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Evergreen on Snow at 9.29:1.
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
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Cherry and Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#004F2A on #FBF9F6 | Aa | 9.29:1 | AAA |
#E5DDD0 on #004F2A | Aa | 7.24:1 | AAA |
#D51D23 on #FBF9F6 | Aa | 4.96:1 | AA |
#D51D23 on #E5DDD0 | Aa | 3.87:1 | AA large only |
#D51D23 on #004F2A | Aa | 1.87:1 | Fail |
#E5DDD0 on #FBF9F6 | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fail |
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