Brass Gold#C89B3C
Midnight Blue#1F2A44
Burgundy#7A2949
Tawny Bronze#A67C52
Dusty Lavender#6E5A8A
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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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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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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo White #FFFFFFon Midnight Blue #1F2A4414.3:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal #111111on Brass Gold #C89B3C7.4:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal #111111on White #FFFFFF18.9:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Dusty Lavender #6E5A8A6.0:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundBrass Gold#C89B3CTextCharcoal#111111
Primary Button7.38:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundBurgundy#7A2949TextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button9.37:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextBurgundy#7A2949
Outlined Button9.37:1
AAA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextMidnight Blue#1F2A44
Text Button14.26:1
AAA

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

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9:41Jazz Inspired Creative Color Palette Color role balance
Complementary 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 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.

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.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
BackgroundBrass Gold #C89B3C
TextCharcoal #111111
Secondary Button
BackgroundBurgundy #7A2949
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundBurgundy #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

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

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-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"
}
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