Red & Pistachio Story is a vivid light, split color palette tagged christmas, winter, neon. The hues span about 129°, enough contrast to create a focal point without the harshness of true complements. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. The overall temperature is warm.
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Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Pink takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 52% to 95%. Well suited to seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F9F4EB) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Red (#F52014) on #F9F4EB gives 3.76:1, enough for large headings only.
- Primary: Pink (#F4B1BF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Pistachio (#95CC91) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Red & Pistachio Story
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 and deuteranopia, Pistachio and Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F9F4EB on #F52014 | Aa | 3.76:1 | AA large only |
#F52014 on #F4B1BF | Aa | 2.33:1 | Fail |
#F52014 on #95CC91 | Aa | 2.22:1 | Fail |
#F9F4EB on #95CC91 | Aa | 1.69:1 | Fail |
#F9F4EB on #F4B1BF | Aa | 1.61:1 | Fail |
#95CC91 on #F4B1BF | Aa | 1.05:1 | Fail |