Tulip & Seafoam Hour is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, white, pink. Seafoam and Evergreen sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke | #E9FBF3 | rgb(233, 251, 243) | hsl(153, 69%, 95%) | oklch(97.3% 0.022 167) | |
| Seafoam | #A8F0D1 | rgb(168, 240, 209) | hsl(154, 71%, 80%) | oklch(89.9% 0.084 166) | |
| Tulip | #FF8295 | rgb(255, 130, 149) | hsl(351, 100%, 75%) | oklch(75.2% 0.152 12) | |
| Evergreen | #0F4D3A | rgb(15, 77, 58) | hsl(162, 67%, 18%) | oklch(37.7% 0.069 168) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Tulip takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 18% to 95%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#E9FBF3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Evergreen (#0F4D3A) on #E9FBF3 gives 9.13:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Tulip (#FF8295) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#A8F0D1) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Smoke on Evergreen at 9.13:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Tulip & Seafoam Hour
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, Smoke and Seafoam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#E9FBF3 on #0F4D3A | Aa | 9.13:1 | AAA |
#A8F0D1 on #0F4D3A | Aa | 7.49:1 | AAA |
#FF8295 on #0F4D3A | Aa | 4.14:1 | AA large only |
#E9FBF3 on #FF8295 | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#A8F0D1 on #FF8295 | Aa | 1.81:1 | Fail |
#E9FBF3 on #A8F0D1 | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fail |