Charcoal#2B2F33
Sky Blue#5FB6E8
Powder Blue#C9D6E2
Alice Blue#E8EEF2
Palette direction

Charcoal Sky Blue Color Palette

This palette pairs a crisp Charcoal with a clean Sky Blue to keep the system minimal, bright, and highly usable. The neutrals stay airy and modern so the brand feels calm and polished without losing contrast or clarity.

MonochromaticNoneminimalistneutralbrightclean
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Charcoal Sky Blue Color Palette

This palette pairs a crisp Charcoal with a clean Sky Blue to keep the system minimal, bright, and highly usable. The neutrals stay airy and modern so the brand feels calm and polished without losing contrast or clarity.

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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 White #FFFFFFon Charcoal #2B2F3313.5:1 Excellent
Logo Near Black #111418on Sky Blue #5FB6E88.2:1 Excellent
Logo Near Black #111418on White #FFFFFF18.5:1 Excellent
Logo Near Black #111418on Alice Blue #E8EEF215.8:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundSky Blue#5FB6E8TextNear Black#111418
Primary Button8.22:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundCharcoal#2B2F33TextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button13.49:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextSky Blue#5FB6E8
Outlined Button2.25:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextSky Blue#5FB6E8
Text Button2.25:1
Low

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

Palette composition7 colorsMonochromatic color relationship
9:41Charcoal Sky Blue Color Palette Color role balance
Monochromatic 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.

Charcoal and Sky Blue create a restrained, recognizable pairing that feels minimal but not sterile. The dark neutral-leaning anchor and fresh accent work together to keep the palette bright, balanced, and easy to use across brand and UI systems.

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.Charcoal #2B2F33
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Charcoal #2B2F33
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Sky Blue #5FB6E8

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundSky Blue #5FB6E8
TextNear Black #111418
Secondary Button
BackgroundCharcoal #2B2F33
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundSky Blue #5FB6E8
TextSky Blue #5FB6E8

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Near Black #111418
Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Near Black #111418
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Powder Blue #C9D6E2
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Powder Blue #C9D6E2
DividerSubtle separators between content.Alice Blue #E8EEF2
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Alice Blue #E8EEF2

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

Charcoal and Sky Blue create a restrained, recognizable pairing that feels minimal but not sterile. The dark neutral-leaning anchor and fresh accent work together to keep the palette bright, balanced, and easy to use across brand and UI systems.

PrimaryCharcoal

RolesLogo, Btn Secondary Bg, Headline

Charcoal gives the brand a grounded, refined anchor that keeps the identity minimal and legible.

HEX#2B2F33
RGB43, 47, 51
HSL210, 9, 18
CMYK16, 8, 0, 80
SecondarySky Blue

RolesLink, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Sky Blue adds brightness and openness, giving the palette a fresh, approachable energy without feeling loud.

HEX#5FB6E8
RGB95, 182, 232
HSL202, 75, 64
CMYK59, 22, 0, 9

Support Colors

The support colors extend the main pairing with softer cool values that preserve the calm, bright tone. They add subtle structure and interaction depth without competing with the two main colors.

Powder Blue

RolesIcon, Border

Powder Blue supports interface structure with a soft cool edge that stays subordinate to the main colors.

HEX#C9D6E2
RGB201, 214, 226
HSL209, 30, 84
CMYK11, 5, 0, 11
Alice Blue

RolesDivider, Outline

Alice Blue provides a light structural accent that keeps spacing and surfaces crisp without adding visual weight.

HEX#E8EEF2
RGB232, 238, 242
HSL204, 28, 93
CMYK4, 2, 0, 5

Neutral Colors

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

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Snow
HEX#F7F8FA
RGB247, 248, 250
HSL220, 23, 97
CMYK1, 1, 0, 2
Near Black

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Primary Text

HEX#111418
RGB17, 20, 24
HSL214, 17, 8
CMYK29, 17, 0, 91

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-charcoal: #2B2F33;
  --color-sky-blue: #5FB6E8;
  --color-powder-blue: #C9D6E2;
  --color-alice-blue: #E8EEF2;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-snow: #F7F8FA;
  --color-near-black: #111418;
}

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: #2B2F33;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #2B2F33;
  --role-headline: #2B2F33;
  --role-link: #5FB6E8;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #5FB6E8;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #5FB6E8;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #5FB6E8;
  --role-icon: #C9D6E2;
  --role-border: #C9D6E2;
  --role-divider: #E8EEF2;
  --role-outline: #E8EEF2;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #111418;
  --role-text: #111418;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #111418;
}

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.
{
    "charcoal": "#2B2F33",
    "sky-blue": "#5FB6E8",
    "powder-blue": "#C9D6E2",
    "alice-blue": "#E8EEF2",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "snow": "#F7F8FA",
    "near-black": "#111418"
}
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