Jet Black and Steel Blue Color Palette for Modern Minimalist Brands |...

Jet Black#000000

Steel Blue#4A6D8C

Medium Gray#7F8C8D

Slate Blue#A1B5C6

Cool Gray#BCC3C7

Palette direction

Jet Black And Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the bold contrast and sleek monochrome style of the image, combining strong black with soft neutrals and refined blues for a professional and sophisticated look.

MonochromaticCreativeblackbluesteel bluegray

Desktop website

Jet Black And Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Jet Black And Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the bold contrast and sleek monochrome style of the image, combining strong black with soft neutrals and refined blues for a professional and sophisticated look.

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Browser tab & favicon

Jet Black And Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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Instagram post

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Logo color pairings

21.0:1

21.0:1

11.8:1

Logo pattern

Gradients

Mobile website

9:41

Creative Jet Black And Color Palette

The main colors combine a deep jet black, a muted steel blue, and a soft medium gray to create a balanced and recognizable system that feels modern and professional.

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.Jet Black #000000

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Steel Blue #4A6D8C

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Jet Black #000000

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast21.00:1AA

BackgroundJet Black #000000

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Secondary Button

Contrast5.44:1AA

BackgroundSteel Blue #4A6D8C

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast21.00:1AA

BorderJet Black #000000

TextJet Black #000000

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Dark Charcoal #1C1C1C

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Dark Charcoal #1C1C1C

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Slate Blue #A1B5C6

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Slate Blue #A1B5C6

DividerSubtle separators between content.Slate Blue #A1B5C6

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Slate Blue #A1B5C6

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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

Jet BlackMain color - #000000

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Steel BlueMain color - #4A6D8C

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Medium GrayMain color - #7F8C8D

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Slate BlueSupport color - #A1B5C6

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Cool GraySupport color - #BCC3C7

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Near WhiteNeutral color - #F2F3F4

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Dark CharcoalNeutral color - #1C1C1C

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors combine a deep jet black, a muted steel blue, and a soft medium gray to create a balanced and recognizable system that feels modern and professional.

PrimaryJet Black

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Jet Black provides a stark, authoritative foundation conveying power and sophistication.

HEX#000000

RGB0, 0, 0

HSL0, 0, 0

CMYK0, 0, 0, 100

SecondarySteel Blue

RolesHeadline, Btn Secondary Bg

Steel Blue adds a calm, trustworthy tone that balances intensity with approachability.

HEX#4A6D8C

RGB74, 109, 140

HSL208, 31, 42

CMYK47, 22, 0, 45

TertiaryMedium Gray

Medium Gray offers a neutral coolness that bridges black and blue while maintaining a modern feel.

HEX#7F8C8D

RGB127, 140, 141

HSL184, 6, 53

CMYK10, 1, 0, 45

Support Colors

Support colors extend the main palette with subtle blue-gray and slate accents that reinforce the core colors while maintaining visual harmony and hierarchy.

Slate Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Slate Blue supports Steel Blue by providing a lighter tone to emphasize details without distraction.

HEX#A1B5C6

RGB161, 181, 198

HSL208, 25, 70

CMYK19, 9, 0, 22

Cool Gray

Cool Gray lends refinement and softness to the interface elements, complementing jet black with subtle contrast.

HEX#BCC3C7

RGB188, 195, 199

HSL202, 9, 76

CMYK6, 2, 0, 22

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

Near White

HEX#F2F3F4

RGB242, 243, 244

HSL210, 8, 95

CMYK1, 0, 0, 4

Dark Charcoal

RolesBg Dark, Text

HEX#1C1C1C

RGB28, 28, 28

HSL0, 0, 11

CMYK0, 0, 0, 89

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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.

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
{
    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Jet Black",
            "hex": "#000000",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 100,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Steel Blue",
            "hex": "#4A6D8C",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 47,
                "m": 22,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 45,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Medium Gray",
            "hex": "#7F8C8D",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 10,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 45,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Slate Blue",
            "hex": "#A1B5C6",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 19,
                "m": 9,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 22,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Cool Gray",
            "hex": "#BCC3C7",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 6,
                "m": 2,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 22,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Near White",
            "hex": "#F2F3F4",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 1,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 4,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Dark Charcoal",
            "hex": "#1C1C1C",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 89,
                "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-jet-black: #000000;
  --color-steel-blue: #4A6D8C;
  --color-medium-gray: #7F8C8D;
  --color-slate-blue: #A1B5C6;
  --color-cool-gray: #BCC3C7;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-near-white: #F2F3F4;
  --color-dark-charcoal: #1C1C1C;
}

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: #000000;
  --role-link: #000000;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #000000;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #000000;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #000000;
  --role-headline: #4A6D8C;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #4A6D8C;
  --role-icon: #A1B5C6;
  --role-border: #A1B5C6;
  --role-divider: #A1B5C6;
  --role-outline: #A1B5C6;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #1C1C1C;
  --role-text: #1C1C1C;
}

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.

{
    "jet-black": "#000000",
    "steel-blue": "#4A6D8C",
    "medium-gray": "#7F8C8D",
    "slate-blue": "#A1B5C6",
    "cool-gray": "#BCC3C7",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "near-white": "#F2F3F4",
    "dark-charcoal": "#1C1C1C"
}

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: #000000;
  --gradient-partner: #737373;
  --gradient-accent: #A1B5C6;
  --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: #000000;
  --gradient-text-b: #737373;
  --gradient-text-c: #57626B;
  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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