Jolly Cherry & Pistachio is a vivid complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, neon. Near-complementary hues (about 134° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F9F3E8 | rgb(249, 243, 232) | hsl(39, 59%, 94%) | oklch(96.6% 0.016 83) | |
| Pistachio | #8DCB8E | rgb(141, 203, 142) | hsl(121, 37%, 67%) | oklch(78.4% 0.106 145) | |
| Melon | #F5AFBE | rgb(245, 175, 190) | hsl(347, 78%, 82%) | oklch(82.4% 0.084 5) | |
| Cherry | #DF0A00 | rgb(223, 10, 0) | hsl(3, 100%, 44%) | oklch(57.0% 0.231 30) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Melon takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 44% to 94%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9F3E8) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cherry (#DF0A00) on #F9F3E8 gives 4.55:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Melon (#F5AFBE) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#8DCB8E) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Cherry at 4.55:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Jolly Cherry & 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, Pistachio and Melon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9F3E8 on #DF0A00 | Aa | 4.55:1 | AA |
#F5AFBE on #DF0A00 | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fail |
#8DCB8E on #DF0A00 | Aa | 2.65:1 | Fail |
#F9F3E8 on #8DCB8E | Aa | 1.72:1 | Fail |
#F9F3E8 on #F5AFBE | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fail |
#8DCB8E on #F5AFBE | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fail |