Palette

Crimson Holly Frost

A classic winter palette, reminiscent of crimson holly berries against frosted evergreen, festive and bright.

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Marketing banner

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A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#8B0000#006400#F8F8F8#C0C0C0#A52A2A

Palette guide

How to use Crimson Holly Frost

Overview

The "Crimson Holly Frost" palette is a classic winter collection, reminiscent of crimson holly berries against frosted evergreen, festive and bright. It features a strong Dark Red #8B0000, a deep Dark Green #006400, a crisp White Smoke #F8F8F8, a cool Silver #C0C0C0, and a warm Brown #A52A2A. Designers can leverage this palette to create traditional, festive, and inviting aesthetics, perfect for holiday-themed projects. Its iconic red and green combination is balanced by versatile neutrals, allowing for both bold statements and subtle elegance. Developers will find these hex codes ideal for holiday marketing, winter event websites, or any design requiring a timeless and cheerful seasonal appeal.

Best used for

Holiday marketing campaigns
Christmas card and gift wrap design
Winter event branding
Traditional website themes
Festive product packaging
Home decor for the winter season

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #8B0000 (Dark Red) for main headings, calls to action, or prominent brand elements, embodying the festive spirit.

secondary

Apply #006400 (Dark Green) for navigation, important information, or background sections, providing a strong natural contrast.

accent

Feature #A52A2A (Brown) for subtle warmth, borders, or text on lighter backgrounds, adding an earthy touch.

background

Utilize #F8F8F8 (White Smoke) as the primary background for content areas, offering a clean, crisp, and highly readable canvas. #C0C0C0 (Silver) can be used for secondary backgrounds or dividers.

text

For dark backgrounds like #8B0000, #006400, or #A52A2A, use white or #F8F8F8. For lighter backgrounds like #F8F8F8 or #C0C0C0, a deep charcoal or black provides optimal readability.

Accessibility notes

Ensure high contrast for dark text on #F8F8F8 (White Smoke) and #C0C0C0 (Silver); dark text (e.g., black) is crucial.
Pair lighter text (e.g., #F8F8F8) with #8B0000 (Dark Red), #006400 (Dark Green), and #A52A2A (Brown) for optimal legibility.
Verify WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for red and green text/background pairings, as some combinations can be challenging for colorblind users.
Avoid using #C0C0C0 (Silver) for small text on #F8F8F8 (White Smoke) backgrounds due to insufficient contrast.

Recommended combinations

Classic Holly

Creating an iconic festive look for headers or key sections, combining deep red and green with a crisp white background.

#8B0000 · #006400 · #F8F8F8

Frosted Elegance

Designing sophisticated backgrounds or subtle design elements, using silver and white smoke with a warm brown accent.

#C0C0C0 · #F8F8F8 · #A52A2A

Winter Contrast

Highlighting important information, using dark green and red for emphasis, grounded by a cool silver.

#006400 · #8B0000 · #C0C0C0

CSS variables

:root {
  --crimson-holly-frost-1: #8B0000;
  --crimson-holly-frost-2: #006400;
  --crimson-holly-frost-3: #F8F8F8;
  --crimson-holly-frost-4: #C0C0C0;
  --crimson-holly-frost-5: #A52A2A;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "crimson-holly-frost": {
        1: "#8B0000",
        2: "#006400",
        3: "#F8F8F8",
        4: "#C0C0C0",
        5: "#A52A2A",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#8B0000

Color 2#006400

Color 3#F8F8F8

Color 4#C0C0C0

Color 5#A52A2A

Accessibility

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