Noel Cherry & Fern is a complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, white. Linen and Cherry sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. Neither washed out nor loud, it adapts to most contexts. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linen | #F2F0EB | rgb(242, 240, 235) | hsl(43, 21%, 94%) | oklch(95.5% 0.007 89) | |
| Fern | #3E7F3D | rgb(62, 127, 61) | hsl(119, 35%, 37%) | oklch(53.7% 0.119 143) | |
| Powder Blue | #ABDBF3 | rgb(171, 219, 243) | hsl(200, 75%, 81%) | oklch(86.6% 0.060 230) | |
| Cherry | #C52530 | rgb(197, 37, 48) | hsl(356, 68%, 46%) | oklch(53.6% 0.194 24) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Powder Blue takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 37% to 94%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F2F0EB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cherry (#C52530) on #F2F0EB gives 5.01:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Powder Blue (#ABDBF3) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Fern (#3E7F3D) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Cherry at 5.01:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Noel Cherry & Fern
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, Fern and Cherry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F2F0EB on #C52530 | Aa | 5.01:1 | AA |
#F2F0EB on #3E7F3D | Aa | 4.28:1 | AA large only |
#ABDBF3 on #C52530 | Aa | 3.85:1 | AA large only |
#3E7F3D on #ABDBF3 | Aa | 3.29:1 | AA large only |
#F2F0EB on #ABDBF3 | Aa | 1.3:1 | Fail |
#3E7F3D on #C52530 | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fail |