Carrot Orange#D85C26
Warm Pink#C86B91
Charcoal Black#1E1E1E
Muted Steel Blue#617A8A
Dusty Rose Gray#B4A6A3
Palette direction

Bold Orange Pink Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the vibrant and nostalgic vibe of the 80s fashion image, featuring strong oranges, deep blacks, and warm pinks balanced with subtle muted blues and grays for contemporary usability.

AnalogousFashion Beautybold orangewarm pink80s fashionretro
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Fashion Beauty color direction

Bold Orange Pink Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the vibrant and nostalgic vibe of the 80s fashion image, featuring strong oranges, deep blacks, and warm pinks balanced with subtle muted blues and grays for contemporary usability.

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Logo color pairings

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

Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Charcoal Black #1E1E1E16.7:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal Black #1E1E1Eon Warm Pink #C86B914.7:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal Black #1E1E1Eon Pure White #FFFFFF16.7:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal Black #1E1E1Eon Dusty Rose Gray #B4A6A37.1:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundCarrot Orange#D85C26TextDark Charcoal#222222
Primary Button4.15:1
Large text

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundWarm Pink#C86B91TextDark Charcoal#222222
Secondary Button4.52:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextWarm Pink#C86B91
Outlined Button3.52:1
Large text

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextCarrot Orange#D85C26
Text Button3.83:1
Large text

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

Palette composition8 colorsAnalogous color relationship
9:41Bold Orange Pink Color Palette Color role balance
Analogous 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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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.Carrot Orange #D85C26
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Warm Pink #C86B91
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Carrot Orange #D85C26

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundCarrot Orange #D85C26
TextDark Charcoal #222222
Secondary Button
BackgroundWarm Pink #C86B91
TextDark Charcoal #222222
Outlined Button
BackgroundCarrot Orange #D85C26
TextWarm Pink #C86B91

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Dark Charcoal #222222
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Dusty Rose Gray #B4A6A3
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Muted Steel Blue #617A8A
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Muted Steel Blue #617A8A
DividerSubtle separators between content.Muted Steel Blue #617A8A
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Muted Steel Blue #617A8A

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors form a triadic color scheme combining a bold orange, a deep warm pink, and a strong black to create a striking, stylish 80s-inspired identity.

PrimaryCarrot Orange

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border

Carrot Orange evokes energy and retro confidence characteristic of 80s fashion vibes.

HEX#D85C26
RGB216, 92, 38
HSL18, 70, 50
CMYK0, 57, 82, 15
SecondaryWarm Pink

RolesHeadline, Btn Outlined Text, Btn Secondary Bg

Warm Pink adds a nostalgic yet feminine touch, balancing the boldness of the orange.

HEX#C86B91
RGB200, 107, 145
HSL335, 46, 60
CMYK0, 47, 28, 22
TertiaryCharcoal Black

Charcoal Black grounds the palette with depth and readability, providing strong contrast.

HEX#1E1E1E
RGB30, 30, 30
HSL0, 0, 12
CMYK0, 0, 0, 88

Support Colors

Support colors soften and extend the palette, adding muted blues and grays that complement and balance the main vivid hues for versatile design.

Muted Steel Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Muted Steel Blue balances the warm main colors with cool neutrality and subtle sophistication.

HEX#617A8A
RGB97, 122, 138
HSL203, 17, 46
CMYK30, 12, 0, 46
Dusty Rose Gray

RolesBg Dark

Dusty Rose Gray introduces a gentle muted tone that supports the vibrancy of the main palette without overpowering.

HEX#B4A6A3
RGB180, 166, 163
HSL11, 10, 67
CMYK0, 8, 9, 29

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Ivory White
HEX#F7F6F5
RGB247, 246, 245
HSL30, 11, 96
CMYK0, 0, 1, 3
Dark Charcoal

RolesText, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#222222
RGB34, 34, 34
HSL0, 0, 13
CMYK0, 0, 0, 87

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-carrot-orange: #D85C26;
  --color-warm-pink: #C86B91;
  --color-charcoal-black: #1E1E1E;
  --color-muted-steel-blue: #617A8A;
  --color-dusty-rose-gray: #B4A6A3;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory-white: #F7F6F5;
  --color-dark-charcoal: #222222;
}

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: #D85C26;
  --role-link: #D85C26;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #D85C26;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #D85C26;
  --role-headline: #C86B91;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #C86B91;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #C86B91;
  --role-icon: #617A8A;
  --role-border: #617A8A;
  --role-divider: #617A8A;
  --role-outline: #617A8A;
  --role-bg-dark: #B4A6A3;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-text: #222222;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #222222;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #222222;
}

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.
{
    "carrot-orange": "#D85C26",
    "warm-pink": "#C86B91",
    "charcoal-black": "#1E1E1E",
    "muted-steel-blue": "#617A8A",
    "dusty-rose-gray": "#B4A6A3",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory-white": "#F7F6F5",
    "dark-charcoal": "#222222"
}
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