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Navy Blue#081c40

Sand#e4b97c

Coral#e26c4f

Muted Brown#7c5a3a

Soft Steel Blue#a7b6c2

Palette direction

Navy Sand Maritime Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the nautical and maritime theme of the logo, combining deep navy blues with warm sandy hues and anchor-inspired accents to create a balanced and recognizable color system.

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Desktop website

Navy Sand Maritime Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Navy Sand Maritime Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the nautical and maritime theme of the logo, combining deep navy blues with warm sandy hues and anchor-inspired accents to create a balanced and recognizable color system.

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Browser tab & favicon

Navy Sand Maritime Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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Logo color pairings

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Logo pattern

Gradients

Mobile website

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Creative Navy Sand Maritime Color Palette

The main colors combine deep navy with warm sand and a soft coral tone, evoking maritime and coastal environments that work cohesively for a nautical brand identity.

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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.Navy Blue #081c40

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Sand #e4b97c

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Navy Blue #081c40

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast16.79:1AA

BackgroundNavy Blue #081c40

TextPure White #ffffff

Secondary Button

Contrast9.56:1AA

BackgroundSand #e4b97c

TextCharcoal #1a1a1a

Outlined Button

Contrast1.82:1Low

BorderSand #e4b97c

TextSand #e4b97c

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #1a1a1a

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #ffffff

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Light Gray #f5f5f5

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Muted Brown #7c5a3a

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Muted Brown #7c5a3a

DividerSubtle separators between content.Muted Brown #7c5a3a

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Muted Brown #7c5a3a

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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

Navy BlueMain color - #081C40

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

SandMain color - #E4B97C

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

CoralMain color - #E26C4F

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Muted BrownSupport color - #7C5A3A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft Steel BlueSupport color - #A7B6C2

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Light GrayNeutral color - #F5F5F5

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

CharcoalNeutral color - #1A1A1A

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors combine deep navy with warm sand and a soft coral tone, evoking maritime and coastal environments that work cohesively for a nautical brand identity.

PrimaryNavy Blue

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg

Navy Blue provides depth and stability, reinforcing trust and professionalism suitable for the maritime theme.

HEX#081c40

RGB8, 28, 64

HSL219, 78, 14

CMYK88, 56, 0, 75

SecondarySand

RolesBtn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text, Headline, Btn Secondary Bg

Sand adds warmth and a natural coastal feel, balancing out the cool navy with an inviting tone.

HEX#e4b97c

RGB228, 185, 124

HSL35, 66, 69

CMYK0, 19, 46, 11

TertiaryCoral

Coral introduces a vibrant accent that energizes the palette and complements the warm undertones of Sand.

HEX#e26c4f

RGB226, 108, 79

HSL12, 72, 60

CMYK0, 52, 65, 11

Support Colors

Support colors extend the palette with muted warm browns and soft neutral blues that maintain harmony and reinforce the coastal maritime atmosphere.

Muted Brown

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Muted Brown grounds the palette with an earthiness that complements Sand and reinforces the natural environment theme.

HEX#7c5a3a

RGB124, 90, 58

HSL29, 36, 36

CMYK0, 27, 53, 51

Soft Steel Blue

Soft Steel Blue adds a subtle, cool accent that balances the warmth of Sand and Coral without overpowering the main colors.

HEX#a7b6c2

RGB167, 182, 194

HSL207, 18, 71

CMYK14, 6, 0, 24

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text

HEX#ffffff

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Light Gray

RolesBg Dark

HEX#f5f5f5

RGB245, 245, 245

HSL0, 0, 96

CMYK0, 0, 0, 4

Charcoal

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#1a1a1a

RGB26, 26, 26

HSL0, 0, 10

CMYK0, 0, 0, 90

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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
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    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Navy Blue",
            "hex": "#081C40",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 88,
                "m": 56,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 75,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sand",
            "hex": "#E4B97C",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 19,
                "y": 46,
                "k": 11,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Coral",
            "hex": "#E26C4F",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 52,
                "y": 65,
                "k": 11,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Muted Brown",
            "hex": "#7C5A3A",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 27,
                "y": 53,
                "k": 51,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Steel Blue",
            "hex": "#A7B6C2",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 14,
                "m": 6,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 24,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Light Gray",
            "hex": "#F5F5F5",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 4,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal",
            "hex": "#1A1A1A",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 90,
                "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-navy-blue: #081c40;
  --color-sand: #e4b97c;
  --color-coral: #e26c4f;
  --color-muted-brown: #7c5a3a;
  --color-soft-steel-blue: #a7b6c2;
  --color-pure-white: #ffffff;
  --color-light-gray: #f5f5f5;
  --color-charcoal: #1a1a1a;
}

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: #081c40;
  --role-link: #081c40;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #081c40;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #e4b97c;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #e4b97c;
  --role-headline: #e4b97c;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #e4b97c;
  --role-icon: #7c5a3a;
  --role-border: #7c5a3a;
  --role-divider: #7c5a3a;
  --role-outline: #7c5a3a;
  --role-bg-light: #ffffff;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #ffffff;
  --role-bg-dark: #f5f5f5;
  --role-text: #1a1a1a;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #1a1a1a;
}

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.

{
    "navy-blue": "#081c40",
    "sand": "#e4b97c",
    "coral": "#e26c4f",
    "muted-brown": "#7c5a3a",
    "soft-steel-blue": "#a7b6c2",
    "pure-white": "#ffffff",
    "light-gray": "#f5f5f5",
    "charcoal": "#1a1a1a"
}

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: #081C40;
  --gradient-partner: #778296;
  --gradient-accent: #7C5A3A;
  --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: #081C40;
  --gradient-text-b: #778296;
  --gradient-text-c: #7C5A3A;
  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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