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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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.

Explore the color system
Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

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

Logo Charcoal #2B2B2Bon Golden Yellow #F4B8417.9:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Royal Blue #1177BB4.8:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #2B2B2Bon Pure White #FFFFFF14.2:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Charcoal #2B2B2B14.2:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundRoyal Blue#1177BBTextPure White#FFFFFF
Primary Button4.79:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundGolden Yellow#F4B841TextCharcoal#2B2B2B
Secondary Button7.94:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextOlive Green#6B8F4D
Outlined Button3.71:1
Large text

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextRoyal Blue#1177BB
Text Button4.79:1
AA

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

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41Blue Yellow Macaw Color Palette Color role balance
Complementary system
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 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.

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.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
BackgroundRoyal Blue #1177BB
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundGolden Yellow #F4B841
TextCharcoal #2B2B2B
Outlined Button
BackgroundOlive 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

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

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-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"
}
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