Jolly Cherry & Pistachio Mood is a complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, neon. Near-complementary hues (about 147° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation is moderate, which keeps it flexible for both interfaces and print. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F9F4EC | rgb(249, 244, 236) | hsl(37, 52%, 95%) | oklch(96.9% 0.012 80) | |
| Pistachio | #89CB9A | rgb(137, 203, 154) | hsl(135, 39%, 67%) | oklch(78.5% 0.097 152) | |
| Cherry | #D41100 | rgb(212, 17, 0) | hsl(5, 100%, 42%) | oklch(55.0% 0.220 30) | |
| Thistle | #E4AFBA | rgb(228, 175, 186) | hsl(348, 50%, 79%) | oklch(80.5% 0.063 5) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (42% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9F4EC) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cherry (#D41100) on #F9F4EC gives 4.94:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Thistle (#E4AFBA) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#89CB9A) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Cherry at 4.94:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Jolly Cherry & Pistachio Mood
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 protanopia and deuteranopia, Pistachio and Thistle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9F4EC on #D41100 | Aa | 4.94:1 | AA |
#D41100 on #E4AFBA | Aa | 2.87:1 | Fail |
#89CB9A on #D41100 | Aa | 2.85:1 | Fail |
#F9F4EC on #89CB9A | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#F9F4EC on #E4AFBA | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#89CB9A on #E4AFBA | Aa | 1.01:1 | Fail |