Jolly Chili & Saffron is a vivid complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, warm. Hunter Green and Linen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Green | #00653D | rgb(0, 101, 61) | hsl(156, 100%, 20%) | oklch(44.6% 0.105 158) | |
| Chili | #C62A29 | rgb(198, 42, 41) | hsl(0, 66%, 47%) | oklch(54.0% 0.192 27) | |
| Saffron | #EBC751 | rgb(235, 199, 81) | hsl(46, 79%, 62%) | oklch(83.9% 0.140 92) | |
| Linen | #FBF1E0 | rgb(251, 241, 224) | hsl(38, 77%, 93%) | oklch(96.1% 0.025 81) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (20% to 93%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#FBF1E0) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#00653D) on #FBF1E0 gives 6.41:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Saffron (#EBC751) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Chili (#C62A29) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Hunter Green on Linen at 6.41:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Jolly Chili & Saffron
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, Hunter Green and Chili 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#00653D on #FBF1E0 | Aa | 6.41:1 | AA |
#C62A29 on #FBF1E0 | Aa | 4.98:1 | AA |
#00653D on #EBC751 | Aa | 4.38:1 | AA large only |
#C62A29 on #EBC751 | Aa | 3.41:1 | AA large only |
#EBC751 on #FBF1E0 | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fail |
#00653D on #C62A29 | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |