Yuletide Seafoam & Dusty Rose is a vivid light, complementary color palette tagged christmas, winter, pastel. Ballet and Dusty Rose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | #FCD1E4 | rgb(252, 209, 228) | hsl(333, 88%, 90%) | oklch(90.3% 0.054 350) | |
| Linen | #F4EEE3 | rgb(244, 238, 227) | hsl(39, 44%, 92%) | oklch(95.1% 0.016 83) | |
| Seafoam | #83DEB0 | rgb(131, 222, 176) | hsl(150, 58%, 69%) | oklch(83.1% 0.110 161) | |
| Dusty Rose | #F5A69F | rgb(245, 166, 159) | hsl(5, 81%, 79%) | oklch(80.0% 0.095 25) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness steps are gentle (69% to 92%), which keeps the mood consistent from edge to edge. Try it for seasonal campaigns and greeting cards.
- Background: Linen (#F4EEE3) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Dusty Rose (#F5A69F) on #F4EEE3 gives 1.68:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Ballet (#FCD1E4) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Seafoam (#83DEB0) 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 Yuletide Seafoam & Dusty Rose
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, Ballet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#F4EEE3 on #F5A69F | Aa | 1.68:1 | Fail |
#FCD1E4 on #F5A69F | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fail |
#F4EEE3 on #83DEB0 | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fail |
#83DEB0 on #F5A69F | Aa | 1.2:1 | Fail |
#FCD1E4 on #F4EEE3 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |
#FCD1E4 on #83DEB0 | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fail |