Lemon Tulip & Pine is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, pink. Near-complementary hues (about 177° 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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Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Pine takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 11% to 94%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Linen (#F6F3EA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#00383A) on #F6F3EA gives 11.63:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pine (#006F76) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (5.35:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Tulip (#FF8F80) for highlights, badges and hover states.
3 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Linen at 11.63:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Lemon Tulip & Pine
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: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#00383A on #F6F3EA | Aa | 11.63:1 | AAA |
#00383A on #FF8F80 | Aa | 5.84:1 | AA |
#006F76 on #F6F3EA | Aa | 5.35:1 | AA |
#006F76 on #FF8F80 | Aa | 2.69:1 | Fail |
#00383A on #006F76 | Aa | 2.17:1 | Fail |
#FF8F80 on #F6F3EA | Aa | 1.99:1 | Fail |