Lemon Pineapple & Periwinkle is a vivid complementary color palette tagged minimal, white, yellow. Near-complementary hues (about 175° 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. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory | #FFFDE7 | rgb(255, 253, 231) | hsl(55, 100%, 95%) | oklch(99.0% 0.029 103) | |
| Pineapple | #FFF176 | rgb(255, 241, 118) | hsl(54, 100%, 73%) | oklch(94.5% 0.144 103) | |
| Periwinkle | #CFD8FF | rgb(207, 216, 255) | hsl(229, 100%, 91%) | oklch(88.8% 0.055 275) | |
| Raisin | #212121 | rgb(33, 33, 33) | hsl(0, 0%, 13%) | oklch(24.8% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (13% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ivory (#FFFDE7) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Raisin (#212121) on #FFFDE7 gives 15.69:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pineapple (#FFF176) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Periwinkle (#CFD8FF) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Ivory on Raisin at 15.69:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Pineapple & Periwinkle
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 tritanopia, Ivory and Pineapple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#FFFDE7 on #212121 | Aa | 15.69:1 | AAA |
#FFF176 on #212121 | Aa | 13.88:1 | AAA |
#CFD8FF on #212121 | Aa | 11.44:1 | AAA |
#FFFDE7 on #CFD8FF | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fail |
#FFF176 on #CFD8FF | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |
#FFFDE7 on #FFF176 | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |