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| 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
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.
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.
Palette card

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 |