Harbour Navy#0A1F44
Union Crimson#C1121F
Signal White#FFFFFF
Coastal Blue#5E8FB8
Kangaroo Taupe#7A6A5A
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Australia Flag Inspired Color Palette

This palette channels the Australian flag through a crisp navy-and-red system anchored by clean whites and softened with a restrained oceanic accent. It feels official without becoming rigid, making it useful for civic, tourism, sports, or national-pride branding that needs clear hierarchy and strong legibility.

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Australia Flag Inspired Color Palette

This palette channels the Australian flag through a crisp navy-and-red system anchored by clean whites and softened with a restrained oceanic accent. It feels official without becoming rigid, making it useful for civic, tourism, sports, or national-pride branding that needs clear hierarchy and strong legibility.

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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo Midnight Coal #101114on Signal White #FFFFFF18.9:1 Excellent
Logo Signal White #FFFFFFon Harbour Navy #0A1F4416.2:1 Excellent
Logo Midnight Coal #101114on Coastal Blue #5E8FB85.5:1 Strong
Logo Signal White #FFFFFFon Kangaroo Taupe #7A6A5A5.2:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundHarbour Navy#0A1F44TextPure White#FEFEFE
Primary Button16.11:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundUnion Crimson#C1121FTextPure White#FEFEFE
Secondary Button6.17:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#FEFEFETextFlag Cream#F4F2ED
Outlined Button1.11:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#FEFEFETextHarbour Navy#0A1F44
Text Button16.11:1
AAA

A quiet action for links, navigation, and inline decisions.

Palette composition8 colorsCustom color relationship
9:41Australia Flag Inspired Color Palette Color role balance
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60% DominantNeutrals

Backgrounds, large surfaces, whitespace, and reading comfort.

30% SecondarySupport colors

Sections, secondary UI, illustrations, and repeated brand moments.

10% AccentMain colors

High-attention moments like primary actions and memorable highlights.

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Why it works

A usable
color system.

The main colors mirror the Australian flag’s iconic contrast between deep navy and vivid red-white symbolism, creating an immediately recognizable national identity system. The combination works because the cool foundation and sharp accent produce strong separation for branding and interfaces.

Clear roles create a consistent brand experience.

Color Roles and Usage Map

Assign existing palette colors to brand, typography, and interface roles.

Brand identity

LogoUsed for logo marks and core brand symbols.Harbour Navy #0A1F44
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Union Crimson #C1121F
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Harbour Navy #0A1F44

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundHarbour Navy #0A1F44
TextPure White #FEFEFE
Secondary Button
BackgroundUnion Crimson #C1121F
TextPure White #FEFEFE
Outlined Button
BackgroundHarbour Navy #0A1F44
TextFlag Cream #F4F2ED

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Midnight Coal #101114
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FEFEFE
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Midnight Coal #101114
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Coastal Blue #5E8FB8
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Kangaroo Taupe #7A6A5A
DividerSubtle separators between content.Kangaroo Taupe #7A6A5A
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Coastal Blue #5E8FB8

Palette Colors

A compact view of the brand, support, and neutral colors that make up this system.

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors mirror the Australian flag’s iconic contrast between deep navy and vivid red-white symbolism, creating an immediately recognizable national identity system. The combination works because the cool foundation and sharp accent produce strong separation for branding and interfaces.

PrimaryHarbour Navy

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border

Harbour Navy provides the authoritative base and carries the strongest national cue from the flag without feeling overly corporate.

HEX#0A1F44
RGB10, 31, 68
HSL218, 74, 15
CMYK85, 54, 0, 73
SecondaryUnion Crimson

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

Union Crimson adds ceremonial energy and keeps the palette visually active while staying tightly tied to the flag reference.

HEX#C1121F
RGB193, 18, 31
HSL356, 83, 41
CMYK0, 91, 84, 24
TertiarySignal White

Signal White preserves the flag’s bright clarity and gives the system open breathing room for crisp, high-contrast layouts.

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Support Colors

The support colors extend the flag-inspired system with a subdued maritime accent and a practical neutral divider tone. They keep the palette functional and balanced without competing with the navy and crimson identity colors.

Coastal Blue

RolesIcon, Outline

Coastal Blue softens the harder national colors and adds a restrained maritime note that suits Australian context without overpowering the flag reference.

HEX#5E8FB8
RGB94, 143, 184
HSL207, 39, 55
CMYK49, 22, 0, 28
Kangaroo Taupe

RolesBorder, Divider

Kangaroo Taupe introduces a grounded, understated neutral accent that stabilizes UI surfaces and works quietly beside the brighter patriotic tones.

HEX#7A6A5A
RGB122, 106, 90
HSL30, 15, 42
CMYK0, 13, 26, 52

Neutral Colors

Utility colors for backgrounds, text, borders, and balance.

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FEFEFE
RGB254, 254, 254
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Flag Cream

RolesBtn Outlined Text

HEX#F4F2ED
RGB244, 242, 237
HSL43, 24, 94
CMYK0, 1, 3, 4
Midnight Coal

RolesBg Dark, Text

HEX#101114
RGB16, 17, 20
HSL225, 11, 7
CMYK20, 15, 0, 92

Export and Handoff

Copy palette values for design systems, websites, and client handoff.

Color tokens

Use these in CSS when you want every raw palette color available by name. Best for websites, landing pages, and design system variables.

Use when: you need the actual colors.
:root {
  --color-harbour-navy: #0A1F44;
  --color-union-crimson: #C1121F;
  --color-signal-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-coastal-blue: #5E8FB8;
  --color-kangaroo-taupe: #7A6A5A;
  --color-pure-white: #FEFEFE;
  --color-flag-cream: #F4F2ED;
  --color-midnight-coal: #101114;
}

Role tokens

Use these in CSS when colors are assigned to practical jobs like text, buttons, borders, links, and backgrounds.

Use when: you need UI roles, not just swatches.
:root {
  --role-logo: #0A1F44;
  --role-link: #0A1F44;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #0A1F44;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #0A1F44;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #C1121F;
  --role-headline: #C1121F;
  --role-icon: #5E8FB8;
  --role-outline: #5E8FB8;
  --role-border: #7A6A5A;
  --role-divider: #7A6A5A;
  --role-bg-light: #FEFEFE;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FEFEFE;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FEFEFE;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #F4F2ED;
  --role-bg-dark: #101114;
  --role-text: #101114;
}

JSON

Use this structured palette data in apps, generators, plugins, or tools that need to read the palette programmatically.

Use when: a developer or app needs data.
{
    "harbour-navy": "#0A1F44",
    "union-crimson": "#C1121F",
    "signal-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "coastal-blue": "#5E8FB8",
    "kangaroo-taupe": "#7A6A5A",
    "pure-white": "#FEFEFE",
    "flag-cream": "#F4F2ED",
    "midnight-coal": "#101114"
}
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