Noel Crimson & Hunter Green is a vivid complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, green. Near-complementary hues (about 158° 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Blue | #BCDCED | rgb(188, 220, 237) | hsl(201, 58%, 83%) | oklch(87.7% 0.041 231) | |
| Hunter Green | #006435 | rgb(0, 100, 53) | hsl(152, 100%, 20%) | oklch(44.2% 0.111 154) | |
| Linen | #F5F2ED | rgb(245, 242, 237) | hsl(37, 29%, 95%) | oklch(96.2% 0.007 81) | |
| Crimson | #DF2628 | rgb(223, 38, 40) | hsl(359, 74%, 51%) | oklch(58.3% 0.218 27) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Crimson takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 20% to 95%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F5F2ED) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Hunter Green (#006435) on #F5F2ED gives 6.54:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Crimson (#DF2628) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.23:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Powder Blue (#BCDCED) 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 6.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Noel Crimson & Hunter Green
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, Powder Blue and Linen, Hunter Green and Crimson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#006435 on #F5F2ED | Aa | 6.54:1 | AA |
#BCDCED on #006435 | Aa | 5.08:1 | AA |
#F5F2ED on #DF2628 | Aa | 4.23:1 | AA large only |
#BCDCED on #DF2628 | Aa | 3.28:1 | AA large only |
#006435 on #DF2628 | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fail |
#BCDCED on #F5F2ED | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fail |