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Brass Gold#C89B3C

Midnight Blue#1F2A44

Burgundy#7A2949

Tawny Bronze#A67C52

Dusty Lavender#6E5A8A

Palette direction

Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette

This Jazz-inspired palette pairs rich improvisational tones with warm, smoky neutrals for a look that feels expressive yet composed. The main colors create a recognizable rhythm of stage-light gold, deep midnight, and sultry burgundy, while the support colors add subtle brass and velvet accents without overpowering the system.

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Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette

This Jazz-inspired palette pairs rich improvisational tones with warm, smoky neutrals for a look that feels expressive yet composed. The main colors create a recognizable rhythm of stage-light gold, deep midnight, and sultry burgundy, while the support colors add subtle brass and velvet accents without overpowering the system.

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Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette

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Creative Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette

The main colors balance brass gold, midnight blue, and burgundy to echo the layered rhythm of a jazz ensemble. Together they feel classic, expressive, and distinctive enough to anchor both branding and interface moments.

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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.Brass Gold #C89B3C

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Midnight Blue #1F2A44

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Midnight Blue #1F2A44

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast7.38:1AA

BackgroundBrass Gold #C89B3C

TextCharcoal #111111

Secondary Button

Contrast9.37:1AA

BackgroundBurgundy #7A2949

TextWhite #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast9.37:1AA

BorderBurgundy #7A2949

TextBurgundy #7A2949

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #111111

Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Charcoal #111111

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Tawny Bronze #A67C52

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Tawny Bronze #A67C52

DividerSubtle separators between content.Dusty Lavender #6E5A8A

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Dusty Lavender #6E5A8A

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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

Brass GoldMain color - #C89B3C

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Midnight BlueMain color - #1F2A44

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

BurgundyMain color - #7A2949

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Tawny BronzeSupport color - #A67C52

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Dusty LavenderSupport color - #6E5A8A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

IvoryNeutral color - #F3F0EA

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

CharcoalNeutral 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 balance brass gold, midnight blue, and burgundy to echo the layered rhythm of a jazz ensemble. Together they feel classic, expressive, and distinctive enough to anchor both branding and interface moments.

PrimaryBrass Gold

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

Brass Gold brings the bright, iconic note that makes the brand feel alive and performance-ready.

HEX#C89B3C

RGB200, 155, 60

HSL41, 56, 51

CMYK0, 23, 70, 22

SecondaryMidnight Blue

RolesLink, Headline

Midnight Blue adds depth and refinement, giving the palette a cool anchor that supports trust and contrast.

HEX#1F2A44

RGB31, 42, 68

HSL222, 37, 19

CMYK54, 38, 0, 73

TertiaryBurgundy

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Burgundy introduces a moody, intimate counterpoint that feels smoky, human, and distinctly jazz-driven.

HEX#7A2949

RGB122, 41, 73

HSL336, 50, 32

CMYK0, 66, 40, 52

Support Colors

The support colors add subdued brass and dusky violet tones that extend the main palette into surfaces and accents. They stay quieter than the core trio, helping the system feel layered without competing for attention.

Tawny Bronze

RolesIcon, Border

Tawny Bronze softens the gold into a useful accent that works well for icons and fine structural details.

HEX#A67C52

RGB166, 124, 82

HSL30, 34, 49

CMYK0, 25, 51, 35

Dusty Lavender

RolesDivider, Outline

Dusty Lavender bridges the blue and burgundy notes with a muted, atmospheric accent that suits subtle UI separation.

HEX#6E5A8A

RGB110, 90, 138

HSL265, 21, 45

CMYK20, 35, 0, 46

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

Ivory

HEX#F3F0EA

RGB243, 240, 234

HSL40, 27, 94

CMYK0, 1, 4, 5

Charcoal

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Primary Text

HEX#111111

RGB17, 17, 17

HSL0, 0, 7

CMYK0, 0, 0, 93

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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": "Brass Gold",
            "hex": "#C89B3C",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 23,
                "y": 70,
                "k": 22,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Midnight Blue",
            "hex": "#1F2A44",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 54,
                "m": 38,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 73,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Burgundy",
            "hex": "#7A2949",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 66,
                "y": 40,
                "k": 52,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tawny Bronze",
            "hex": "#A67C52",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 25,
                "y": 51,
                "k": 35,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Dusty Lavender",
            "hex": "#6E5A8A",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 20,
                "m": 35,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 46,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Ivory",
            "hex": "#F3F0EA",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 4,
                "k": 5,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal",
            "hex": "#111111",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 93,
                "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-brass-gold: #C89B3C;
  --color-midnight-blue: #1F2A44;
  --color-burgundy: #7A2949;
  --color-tawny-bronze: #A67C52;
  --color-dusty-lavender: #6E5A8A;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F3F0EA;
  --color-charcoal: #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: #C89B3C;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #C89B3C;
  --role-link: #1F2A44;
  --role-headline: #1F2A44;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #7A2949;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #7A2949;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #7A2949;
  --role-icon: #A67C52;
  --role-border: #A67C52;
  --role-divider: #6E5A8A;
  --role-outline: #6E5A8A;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --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.

{
    "brass-gold": "#C89B3C",
    "midnight-blue": "#1F2A44",
    "burgundy": "#7A2949",
    "tawny-bronze": "#A67C52",
    "dusty-lavender": "#6E5A8A",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F3F0EA",
    "charcoal": "#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: #C89B3C;
  --gradient-partner: #D9B977;
  --gradient-accent: #A67C52;
  --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: #C89B3C;
  --gradient-text-b: #756440;
  --gradient-text-c: #A67C52;
  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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