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#D32636
#FBBFCC
#FDF9F3
#DB3328Vermilion
#F7F2E9Linen
#257346Fern
#BDE2F5Glacier
Vermilion & Fern Tale is a complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, red. Vermilion and Glacier 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.
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| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion | #DB3328 | rgb(219, 51, 40) | hsl(4, 71%, 51%) | oklch(58.5% 0.206 29) | |
| Linen | #F7F2E9 | rgb(247, 242, 233) | hsl(39, 47%, 94%) | oklch(96.3% 0.013 82) | |
| Fern | #257346 | rgb(37, 115, 70) | hsl(145, 51%, 30%) | oklch(49.6% 0.105 154) | |
| Glacier | #BDE2F5 | rgb(189, 226, 245) | hsl(200, 74%, 85%) | oklch(89.2% 0.047 230) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (30% to 94%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F7F2E9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Fern (#257346) on #F7F2E9 gives 5.2:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Glacier (#BDE2F5) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Vermilion (#DB3328) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Linen on Fern at 5.2:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
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Roles are assigned by lightness.
Color blindness simulation
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Color-blind check: under protanopia, Vermilion and Fern, Linen and Glacier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F7F2E9 on #257346 | Aa | 5.2:1 | AA |
#257346 on #BDE2F5 | Aa | 4.24:1 | AA large only |
#DB3328 on #F7F2E9 | Aa | 4.17:1 | AA large only |
#DB3328 on #BDE2F5 | Aa | 3.4:1 | AA large only |
#DB3328 on #257346 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#F7F2E9 on #BDE2F5 | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fail |
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