Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette for Nature and Wildlife Brands | Colo...

Royal Blue#1177BB

Golden Yellow#F4B841

Olive Green#6B8F4D

Soft Sky Blue#A3C1D1

Light Sand#D9C898

Palette direction

Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette

This palette draws from the vibrant and natural colors of a blue-and-yellow macaw parrot, combining bold blues and warm yellows with earthy greens and neutrals for balance. It offers a lively yet grounded color system ideal for brands seeking a blend of energy and calm.

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Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette

This palette draws from the vibrant and natural colors of a blue-and-yellow macaw parrot, combining bold blues and warm yellows with earthy greens and neutrals for balance. It offers a lively yet grounded color system ideal for brands seeking a blend of energy and calm.

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Browser tab & favicon

Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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Logo color pairings

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Gradients

Mobile website

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Creative Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette

The main colors include a striking royal blue, a warm golden yellow, and a rich olive green, working together as an analogous palette to evoke natural vibrancy and harmony found in the wild.

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Here is the refined color direction we discussed. The system is ready for review.

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Analytics system

Pie, bar, and trend charts reveal whether the palette can support clear, expressive product interfaces.

Audience split

Monthly growth

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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.Royal Blue #1177BB

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Golden Yellow #F4B841

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Royal Blue #1177BB

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast4.79:1AA

BackgroundRoyal Blue #1177BB

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Secondary Button

Contrast7.94:1AA

BackgroundGolden Yellow #F4B841

TextCharcoal #2B2B2B

Outlined Button

Contrast3.71:1Large text

BorderOlive Green #6B8F4D

TextOlive Green #6B8F4D

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #2B2B2B

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Alabaster #F5F5F5

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Soft Sky Blue #A3C1D1

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Soft Sky Blue #A3C1D1

DividerSubtle separators between content.Soft Sky Blue #A3C1D1

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Soft Sky Blue #A3C1D1

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Print Color Values

CMYK values are calculated from HEX by default. Adjust them only when preparing print materials.

Screen colors stay unchanged.Manual CMYK edits are used in exports and handoff.

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Royal BlueMain color - #1177BB

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Golden YellowMain color - #F4B841

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Olive GreenMain color - #6B8F4D

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft Sky BlueSupport color - #A3C1D1

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Light SandSupport color - #D9C898

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

AlabasterNeutral color - #F5F5F5

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

CharcoalNeutral color - #2B2B2B

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors include a striking royal blue, a warm golden yellow, and a rich olive green, working together as an analogous palette to evoke natural vibrancy and harmony found in the wild.

PrimaryRoyal Blue

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg, Link

Royal Blue conveys reliability, energy, and serves as an engaging primary brand color.

HEX#1177BB

RGB17, 119, 187

HSL204, 83, 40

CMYK91, 36, 0, 27

SecondaryGolden Yellow

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

Golden Yellow brings warmth and optimism, enhancing attention and positive brand associations.

HEX#F4B841

RGB244, 184, 65

HSL40, 89, 61

CMYK0, 25, 73, 4

TertiaryOlive Green

RolesBtn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Olive Green adds an earthy, grounded accent that balances the brighter main colors and supports natural harmony.

HEX#6B8F4D

RGB107, 143, 77

HSL93, 30, 43

CMYK25, 0, 46, 44

Support Colors

The support colors provide softer, muted complements that extend the palette without overpowering the main hues, reinforcing usability and visual balance.

Soft Sky Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Soft Sky Blue offers a subtle and calm tone that complements Royal Blue while reducing visual harshness in UI elements.

HEX#A3C1D1

RGB163, 193, 209

HSL201, 33, 73

CMYK22, 8, 0, 18

Light Sand

Light Sand introduces a warm neutral accent that harmonizes with Golden Yellow and supports earthy balance.

HEX#D9C898

RGB217, 200, 152

HSL44, 46, 72

CMYK0, 8, 30, 15

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text

HEX#FFFFFF

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Alabaster

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F5F5F5

RGB245, 245, 245

HSL0, 0, 96

CMYK0, 0, 0, 4

Charcoal

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#2B2B2B

RGB43, 43, 43

HSL0, 0, 17

CMYK0, 0, 0, 83

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Export and Handoff

Copy palette values, role tokens, animated gradient snippets, and structured handoff data for websites, design systems, and client work.

Export logo in seconds

Click to copy and go to Logo Export on myLogo.review to export your logo files in seconds.

Use when: you want to send this palette into myLogo.review.

COLORFLY_PALETTE_V2
{
    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Royal Blue",
            "hex": "#1177BB",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 91,
                "m": 36,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 27,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Golden Yellow",
            "hex": "#F4B841",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 25,
                "y": 73,
                "k": 4,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Olive Green",
            "hex": "#6B8F4D",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 25,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 46,
                "k": 44,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Sky Blue",
            "hex": "#A3C1D1",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 22,
                "m": 8,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 18,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Light Sand",
            "hex": "#D9C898",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 8,
                "y": 30,
                "k": 15,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Alabaster",
            "hex": "#F5F5F5",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 4,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal",
            "hex": "#2B2B2B",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 83,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        }
    ]
}
END_COLORFLY_PALETTE

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-royal-blue: #1177BB;
  --color-golden-yellow: #F4B841;
  --color-olive-green: #6B8F4D;
  --color-soft-sky-blue: #A3C1D1;
  --color-light-sand: #D9C898;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-alabaster: #F5F5F5;
  --color-charcoal: #2B2B2B;
}

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: #1177BB;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #1177BB;
  --role-link: #1177BB;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #F4B841;
  --role-headline: #F4B841;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #6B8F4D;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #6B8F4D;
  --role-icon: #A3C1D1;
  --role-border: #A3C1D1;
  --role-divider: #A3C1D1;
  --role-outline: #A3C1D1;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F5F5F5;
  --role-text: #2B2B2B;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #2B2B2B;
}

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.

{
    "royal-blue": "#1177BB",
    "golden-yellow": "#F4B841",
    "olive-green": "#6B8F4D",
    "soft-sky-blue": "#A3C1D1",
    "light-sand": "#D9C898",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "alabaster": "#F5F5F5",
    "charcoal": "#2B2B2B"
}

Moving gradient background

Copy the animated radial gradient background from the visualizer, with this palette already applied.

Use when: you want the hero gradient effect.

<div class="colorfly-moving-gradient-bg">
  <span class="colorfly-gradient-spark" aria-hidden="true"></span>
  <div>
    <small>Motion gradient</small>
    <h2>Gradient background</h2>
    <p>A moving brand gradient built from your palette.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<style>
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg {
  --gradient-anchor: #1177BB;
  --gradient-partner: #7CB4DA;
  --gradient-accent: #A3C1D1;
  --gradient-text: #000000;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  color: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 82%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 48%, transparent) 0 14%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 52%, transparent) 0 16%, transparent 46%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gradient-anchor), color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-anchor) 72%, black 18%), var(--gradient-partner), var(--gradient-anchor));
  background-size: 160% 160%, 180% 180%, 240% 240%;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-bg 10.5s cubic-bezier(.72, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg > div {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-align: center;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::before,
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::after,
.colorfly-gradient-spark {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::before {
  left: -10%;
  top: -18%;
  width: min(520px, 72%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 88%, white 8%) 0%, transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 32%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 58%, white 10%) 0%, transparent 38%);
  opacity: .86;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-orb-one 11s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::after {
  right: -12%;
  bottom: -24%;
  width: min(620px, 82%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 86%, white 6%) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 72%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 62%, white 8%) 0%, transparent 42%);
  opacity: .78;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-orb-two 12.8s cubic-bezier(.56, 0, .25, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-spark {
  left: 42%;
  top: 44%;
  width: min(360px, 54%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-anchor) 64%, white 12%) 0%, transparent 62%);
  opacity: .46;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-spark 9.2s cubic-bezier(.62, 0, .2, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-bg {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 46%, 100% 24%, 0% 50%; }
  18% { background-position: 44% 88%, 58% 12%, 34% 22%; }
  39% { background-position: 86% 38%, 18% 74%, 86% 64%; }
  63% { background-position: 26% 16%, 84% 92%, 42% 100%; }
  82% { background-position: 68% 68%, 32% 30%, 100% 34%; }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-orb-one {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  22% { transform: translate3d(78%, 22%, 0) scale(1.12); }
  47% { transform: translate3d(44%, 86%, 0) scale(.92); }
  72% { transform: translate3d(112%, 56%, 0) scale(1.2); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-orb-two {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.08); }
  19% { transform: translate3d(-48%, -18%, 0) scale(.9); }
  53% { transform: translate3d(-92%, -62%, 0) scale(1.14); }
  79% { transform: translate3d(-22%, -86%, 0) scale(.98); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-spark {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(-12%, -8%, 0) scale(.84); }
  28% { transform: translate3d(52%, -34%, 0) scale(1.08); }
  58% { transform: translate3d(-44%, 38%, 0) scale(.96); }
  84% { transform: translate3d(20%, 28%, 0) scale(1.18); }
}
</style>

Moving gradient text

Copy the animated gradient text treatment from the visualizer, generated from the main and support colors.

Use when: you want gradient headline text.

<div class="colorfly-gradient-text-card">
  <small>Gradient type</small>
  <h2>Gradient on text</h2>
  <p>A moving text gradient built from your palette.</p>
</div>

<style>
.colorfly-gradient-text-card {
  --gradient-text-a: #1177BB;
  --gradient-text-b: #7CB4DA;
  --gradient-text-c: #586871;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 310px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-a) 8%, transparent), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fbfbfd);
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::before,
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::before {
  left: 9%;
  top: 15%;
  width: min(330px, 48%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-a) 20%, transparent) 0%, transparent 68%);
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-glow-one 8s cubic-bezier(.62, 0, .2, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::after {
  right: 7%;
  bottom: 6%;
  width: min(360px, 52%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-c) 18%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-glow-two 9.5s cubic-bezier(.56, 0, .25, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card small,
.colorfly-gradient-text-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #65616d;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card h2 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
  color: transparent;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 8vw, 96px);
  line-height: .92;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 50%, var(--gradient-text-b) 0 12%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 44%, var(--gradient-text-c) 0 14%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gradient-text-a), var(--gradient-text-b), var(--gradient-text-c), var(--gradient-text-a));
  background-size: 220% 220%, 240% 240%, 280% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-shift 6.2s cubic-bezier(.68, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 8% 52%, 92% 42%, 0% 50%; }
  27% { background-position: 78% 18%, 28% 82%, 42% 50%; }
  61% { background-position: 36% 92%, 86% 24%, 100% 50%; }
  84% { background-position: 92% 48%, 18% 40%, 58% 50%; }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-glow-one {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(.92); }
  42% { transform: translate3d(80%, 32%, 0) scale(1.12); }
  72% { transform: translate3d(28%, 86%, 0) scale(.98); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-glow-two {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  36% { transform: translate3d(-62%, -18%, 0) scale(.9); }
  76% { transform: translate3d(-36%, -78%, 0) scale(1.12); }
}
</style>

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