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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.

MonochromaticTechembergraphitecharcoalwarm accent

Desktop website

Ember Graphite Technology Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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.

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Browser tab & favicon

Ember Graphite Technology Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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Instagram post

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Logo color pairings

17.4:1

17.4:1

15.6:1

Logo pattern

Gradients

Mobile website

9:41

Tech Ember Graphite Technology Color Palette

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

iPhone app icon

9:41

Wednesday, July 109:41

Email signature

New message

Tohello@client.com

SubjectColor direction and next steps

Hi Jordan,

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

Avery StonePalette designeravery@colorfly.comhttps://Colorfly.design

Analytics system

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

Audience split

Monthly growth

Trend line

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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.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

Contrast5.41:1AA

BackgroundEmber Orange #EB5A1E

TextDeep Ink #111111

Secondary Button

Contrast17.40:1AA

BackgroundCharcoal Black #1A1A1A

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast5.69:1AA

BorderCharcoal 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

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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

Ember OrangeMain color - #EB5A1E

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Charcoal BlackMain color - #1A1A1A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Warm PorcelainMain color - #F0E8E1

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Smoked EmberSupport color - #C84A18

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Slate GraphiteSupport color - #5A5A5A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft LinenNeutral color - #F0E8E1

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Deep InkNeutral color - #111111

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

Continue to Export

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
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    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Ember Orange",
            "hex": "#EB5A1E",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 62,
                "y": 87,
                "k": 8,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal Black",
            "hex": "#1A1A1A",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 90,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Warm Porcelain",
            "hex": "#F0E8E1",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 3,
                "y": 6,
                "k": 6,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Smoked Ember",
            "hex": "#C84A18",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 63,
                "y": 88,
                "k": 22,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Slate Graphite",
            "hex": "#5A5A5A",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 65,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Linen",
            "hex": "#F0E8E1",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 3,
                "y": 6,
                "k": 6,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Deep Ink",
            "hex": "#111111",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 93,
                "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-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"
}

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: #EB5A1E;
  --gradient-partner: #F4A483;
  --gradient-accent: #C84A18;
  --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: #EB5A1E;
  --gradient-text-b: #845947;
  --gradient-text-c: #C84A18;
  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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