Ember Orange#EB5A1E
Charcoal Black#1A1A1A
Warm Porcelain#F0E8E1
Smoked Ember#C84A18
Slate Graphite#5A5A5A
Palette direction

Ember Graphite Technology Color Palette

A high-contrast charcoal and ember palette with clean graphite neutrals and a restrained warm accent system. It feels modern and assertive, with enough warmth to stay energetic while remaining crisp for product UI and branding.

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Tech color direction

Ember Graphite Technology Color Palette

A high-contrast charcoal and ember palette with clean graphite neutrals and a restrained warm accent system. It feels modern and assertive, with enough warmth to stay energetic while remaining crisp for product UI and branding.

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 Pure White #FFFFFFon Charcoal Black #1A1A1A17.4:1 Excellent
Logo Deep Ink #111111on Warm Porcelain #F0E8E115.6:1 Excellent
Logo Deep Ink #111111on Ember Orange #EB5A1E5.4:1 Strong
Logo Deep Ink #111111on Pure White #FFFFFF18.9:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundEmber Orange#EB5A1ETextDeep Ink#111111
Primary Button5.41:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundCharcoal Black#1A1A1ATextPure White#FFFFFF
Secondary Button17.40:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundSoft Linen#F0E8E1TextSlate Graphite#5A5A5A
Outlined Button5.69:1
AA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundSoft Linen#F0E8E1TextSmoked Ember#C84A18
Text Button3.90:1
Large text

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

Palette composition8 colorsMonochromatic color relationship
9:41Ember Graphite Technology 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.

The main colors pair a vivid ember orange with deep graphite and a near-black base, creating an instantly recognizable contrast system that feels sharp and contemporary. The warm-cool tension gives the brand energy without sacrificing a pro

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.Ember Orange #EB5A1E
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Charcoal Black #1A1A1A
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Smoked Ember #C84A18

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundEmber Orange #EB5A1E
TextDeep Ink #111111
Secondary Button
BackgroundCharcoal Black #1A1A1A
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundCharcoal Black #1A1A1A
TextSlate Graphite #5A5A5A

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Deep Ink #111111
Bg LightLight page or section background.Warm Porcelain #F0E8E1
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Deep Ink #111111
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Smoked Ember #C84A18
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Slate Graphite #5A5A5A
DividerSubtle separators between content.Slate Graphite #5A5A5A
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Slate Graphite #5A5A5A

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors pair a vivid ember orange with deep graphite and a near-black base, creating an instantly recognizable contrast system that feels sharp and contemporary. The warm-cool tension gives the brand energy without sacrificing a pro

PrimaryEmber Orange

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

A punchy ember tone that drives recognition and makes the brand feel active and decisive.

HEX#EB5A1E
RGB235, 90, 30
HSL18, 84, 52
CMYK0, 62, 87, 8
SecondaryCharcoal Black

RolesHeadline, Btn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border

A grounded near-black that anchors the system and keeps typography and secondary actions feeling strong.

HEX#1A1A1A
RGB26, 26, 26
HSL0, 0, 10
CMYK0, 0, 0, 90
TertiaryWarm Porcelain

RolesBg Light

A soft pale neutral that preserves readability and keeps the interface bright without feeling clinical.

HEX#F0E8E1
RGB240, 232, 225
HSL28, 33, 91
CMYK0, 3, 6, 6

Support Colors

The support colors stay close to the core orange and graphite tones, adding subtle depth for interactive states and quiet structural accents. They reinforce the palette without dil

Smoked Ember

RolesLink, Icon

A deeper ember accent that supports links and icons with a slightly more serious, UI-friendly tone.

HEX#C84A18
RGB200, 74, 24
HSL17, 79, 44
CMYK0, 63, 88, 22
Slate Graphite

RolesBorder, Divider, Outline, Btn Outlined Text

A muted graphite support shade that softens separators and makes outlined text readable without competing with the main colors.

HEX#5A5A5A
RGB90, 90, 90
HSL0, 0, 35
CMYK0, 0, 0, 65

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBtn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Soft Linen
HEX#F0E8E1
RGB240, 232, 225
HSL28, 33, 91
CMYK0, 3, 6, 6
Deep Ink

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Primary Text

HEX#111111
RGB17, 17, 17
HSL0, 0, 7
CMYK0, 0, 0, 93

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-ember-orange: #EB5A1E;
  --color-charcoal-black: #1A1A1A;
  --color-warm-porcelain: #F0E8E1;
  --color-smoked-ember: #C84A18;
  --color-slate-graphite: #5A5A5A;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-soft-linen: #F0E8E1;
  --color-deep-ink: #111111;
}

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: #EB5A1E;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #EB5A1E;
  --role-headline: #1A1A1A;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #1A1A1A;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #1A1A1A;
  --role-bg-light: #F0E8E1;
  --role-link: #C84A18;
  --role-icon: #C84A18;
  --role-border: #5A5A5A;
  --role-divider: #5A5A5A;
  --role-outline: #5A5A5A;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #5A5A5A;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #111111;
  --role-text: #111111;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #111111;
}

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.
{
    "ember-orange": "#EB5A1E",
    "charcoal-black": "#1A1A1A",
    "warm-porcelain": "#F0E8E1",
    "smoked-ember": "#C84A18",
    "slate-graphite": "#5A5A5A",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "soft-linen": "#F0E8E1",
    "deep-ink": "#111111"
}
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