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Republic Blue#244A9A

Civic Red#C63D4D

Flag White#F7F7F3

Pale Banner Blue#6E86B8

Muted Rosé Accent#D9A2A8

Palette direction

French Flag Inspired Color Palette

This palette reinterprets the French tricolor with a contemporary balance of disciplined blue, refined red, and soft warm accents. It feels civic and timeless while staying flexible enough for modern digital interfaces and brand systems.

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French Flag Inspired Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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French Flag Inspired Color Palette

This palette reinterprets the French tricolor with a contemporary balance of disciplined blue, refined red, and soft warm accents. It feels civic and timeless while staying flexible enough for modern digital interfaces and brand systems.

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French Flag Inspired Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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The main colors create a clear tricolor structure that immediately reads as French-inspired without feeling like a literal flag replica. The deep blue and vivid red provide strong identity contrast, while the white neutral keeps the system crisp and recognizable.

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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.

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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.Republic Blue #244A9A

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Civic Red #C63D4D

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Pale Banner Blue #6E86B8

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast8.33:1AA

BackgroundRepublic Blue #244A9A

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Secondary Button

Contrast5.03:1AA

BackgroundCivic Red #C63D4D

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast1.07:1Low

BorderMuted Rosé Accent #D9A2A8

TextFlag White #F7F7F3

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Ink Black #111827

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ink Black #111827

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Pale Banner Blue #6E86B8

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Pale Banner Blue #6E86B8

DividerSubtle separators between content.Muted Rosé Accent #D9A2A8

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Muted Rosé Accent #D9A2A8

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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

Republic BlueMain color - #244A9A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Civic RedMain color - #C63D4D

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Flag WhiteMain color - #F7F7F3

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pale Banner BlueSupport color - #6E86B8

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Muted Rosé AccentSupport color - #D9A2A8

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft MistNeutral color - #EDF0F4

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Ink BlackNeutral color - #111827

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors create a clear tricolor structure that immediately reads as French-inspired without feeling like a literal flag replica. The deep blue and vivid red provide strong identity contrast, while the white neutral keeps the system crisp and recognizable.

PrimaryRepublic Blue

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

This blue gives the palette its most iconic French reference and anchors the brand with trust and structure.

HEX#244A9A

RGB36, 74, 154

HSL221, 62, 37

CMYK77, 52, 0, 40

SecondaryCivic Red

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

This red adds energy and cultural distinctiveness, bringing warmth and urgency to key moments.

HEX#C63D4D

RGB198, 61, 77

HSL353, 55, 51

CMYK0, 69, 61, 22

TertiaryFlag White

RolesBtn Outlined Text

This white keeps the system open and lightweight, preserving the clean contrast associated with the tricolor.

HEX#F7F7F3

RGB247, 247, 243

HSL60, 20, 96

CMYK0, 0, 2, 3

Support Colors

The support colors extend the tricolor with quieter tonal bridges that help the palette work in interfaces, patterns, and states. They stay subordinate to the main colors while adding structure and depth.

Pale Banner Blue

RolesLink, Icon, Border

This softened blue supports navigation and UI structure without competing with the primary emblematic blue.

HEX#6E86B8

RGB110, 134, 184

HSL221, 34, 58

CMYK40, 27, 0, 28

Muted Rosé Accent

RolesBtn Outlined Border, Divider, Outline

This muted red-pink softens the stronger red and provides a gentle accent for separators and outlines.

HEX#D9A2A8

RGB217, 162, 168

HSL353, 42, 74

CMYK0, 25, 23, 15

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Soft Mist

HEX#EDF0F4

RGB237, 240, 244

HSL214, 24, 94

CMYK3, 2, 0, 4

Ink Black

RolesBg Dark, Text

HEX#111827

RGB17, 24, 39

HSL221, 39, 11

CMYK56, 38, 0, 85

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Export and Handoff

Copy palette values, role tokens, animated gradient snippets, and structured handoff data for websites, design systems, and client work.

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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.

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    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Republic Blue",
            "hex": "#244A9A",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 77,
                "m": 52,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 40,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Civic Red",
            "hex": "#C63D4D",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 69,
                "y": 61,
                "k": 22,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Flag White",
            "hex": "#F7F7F3",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 2,
                "k": 3,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pale Banner Blue",
            "hex": "#6E86B8",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 40,
                "m": 27,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 28,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Muted Rosé Accent",
            "hex": "#D9A2A8",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 25,
                "y": 23,
                "k": 15,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Mist",
            "hex": "#EDF0F4",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 3,
                "m": 2,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 4,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Ink Black",
            "hex": "#111827",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 56,
                "m": 38,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 85,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        }
    ]
}
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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-republic-blue: #244A9A;
  --color-civic-red: #C63D4D;
  --color-flag-white: #F7F7F3;
  --color-pale-banner-blue: #6E86B8;
  --color-muted-rose-accent: #D9A2A8;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-soft-mist: #EDF0F4;
  --color-ink-black: #111827;
}

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: #244A9A;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #244A9A;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #C63D4D;
  --role-headline: #C63D4D;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #F7F7F3;
  --role-link: #6E86B8;
  --role-icon: #6E86B8;
  --role-border: #6E86B8;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #D9A2A8;
  --role-divider: #D9A2A8;
  --role-outline: #D9A2A8;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #111827;
  --role-text: #111827;
}

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.

{
    "republic-blue": "#244A9A",
    "civic-red": "#C63D4D",
    "flag-white": "#F7F7F3",
    "pale-banner-blue": "#6E86B8",
    "muted-rose-accent": "#D9A2A8",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "soft-mist": "#EDF0F4",
    "ink-black": "#111827"
}

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: #244A9A;
  --gradient-partner: #879BC7;
  --gradient-accent: #6E86B8;
  --gradient-text: #FFFFFF;
  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: #244A9A;
  --gradient-text-b: #879BC7;
  --gradient-text-c: #6E86B8;
  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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