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Navy Blue#1B2A49

Sunshine Yellow#FFDD00

Lighthouse White#FFFFFF

Slate Blue#7289AB

Cool Gray#A0A8B9

Palette direction

Navy White Yellow Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the serene seascape and lighthouse image, combining deep navy blues, lighthouse white, and sunny yellow accents to evoke safety, clarity, and optimism. The palette uses strong contrasts and harmonious hues to ensure visual recognition and legibility across digital interfaces and branding materials.

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Navy White Yellow Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Navy White Yellow Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the serene seascape and lighthouse image, combining deep navy blues, lighthouse white, and sunny yellow accents to evoke safety, clarity, and optimism. The palette uses strong contrasts and harmonious hues to ensure visual recognition and legibility across digital interfaces and branding materials.

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Navy White Yellow Color Palette

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Logo color pairings

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Creative Navy White Yellow Color Palette

The main colors—deep navy blue, lighthouse white, and sunny yellow—work together as a recognizable triadic system that balances depth, brightness, and energy, making it ideal for creative branding with a coastal influence.

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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

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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 #1B2A49

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Navy Blue #1B2A49

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Navy Blue #1B2A49

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast13.27:1AA

BackgroundNavy Blue #1B2A49

TextIvory White #F5F7FA

Secondary Button

Contrast10.66:1AA

BackgroundSunshine Yellow #FFDD00

TextCharcoal Black #222A3B

Outlined Button

Contrast14.25:1AA

BorderNavy Blue #1B2A49

TextNavy Blue #1B2A49

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal Black #222A3B

Bg LightLight page or section background.Lighthouse White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Lighthouse White #FFFFFF

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Slate Blue #7289AB

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Slate Blue #7289AB

DividerSubtle separators between content.Slate Blue #7289AB

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Slate Blue #7289AB

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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 - #1B2A49

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Sunshine YellowMain color - #FFDD00

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Lighthouse WhiteMain color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Slate BlueSupport color - #7289AB

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Cool GraySupport color - #A0A8B9

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Ivory WhiteNeutral color - #F5F7FA

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Charcoal BlackNeutral color - #222A3B

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Light MistNeutral color - #E9ECEF

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors—deep navy blue, lighthouse white, and sunny yellow—work together as a recognizable triadic system that balances depth, brightness, and energy, making it ideal for creative branding with a coastal influence.

PrimaryNavy Blue

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

Navy Blue conveys trust, stability, and depth, anchoring the palette with a strong and calming presence.

HEX#1B2A49

RGB27, 42, 73

HSL220, 46, 20

CMYK63, 42, 0, 71

SecondarySunshine Yellow

RolesBtn Secondary Bg

Sunshine Yellow injects warmth and optimism, energizing the palette with vivid contrast and positivity.

HEX#FFDD00

RGB255, 221, 0

HSL52, 100, 50

CMYK0, 13, 100, 0

TertiaryLighthouse White

RolesBg Light, Bg Dark

Lighthouse White offers clarity and brightness, enhancing contrast and representing safety and guiding light.

HEX#FFFFFF

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Support Colors

The support colors subtly extend the main palette with muted blues and grays to balance warmth and provide versatile accents for UI elements without competing with the primary colors.

Slate Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Slate Blue softens the palette with a cooler tone, complementing Navy Blue while keeping visual harmony.

HEX#7289AB

RGB114, 137, 171

HSL216, 25, 56

CMYK33, 20, 0, 33

Cool Gray

Cool Gray provides a neutral balance that calms and balances the vividness of the main colors, useful for subtle accents.

HEX#A0A8B9

RGB160, 168, 185

HSL221, 15, 68

CMYK14, 9, 0, 27

Neutral Colors

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

Ivory White

RolesBtn Primary Text

HEX#F5F7FA

RGB245, 247, 250

HSL216, 33, 97

CMYK2, 1, 0, 2

Charcoal Black

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#222A3B

RGB34, 42, 59

HSL221, 27, 18

CMYK42, 29, 0, 77

Light Mist

HEX#E9ECEF

RGB233, 236, 239

HSL210, 16, 93

CMYK3, 1, 0, 6

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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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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": "#1B2A49",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 63,
                "m": 42,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 71,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sunshine Yellow",
            "hex": "#FFDD00",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 13,
                "y": 100,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Lighthouse White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Slate Blue",
            "hex": "#7289AB",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 33,
                "m": 20,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 33,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Cool Gray",
            "hex": "#A0A8B9",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 14,
                "m": 9,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 27,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Ivory White",
            "hex": "#F5F7FA",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 2,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 2,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal Black",
            "hex": "#222A3B",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 42,
                "m": 29,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 77,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Light Mist",
            "hex": "#E9ECEF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 3,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 6,
                "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: #1B2A49;
  --color-sunshine-yellow: #FFDD00;
  --color-lighthouse-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-slate-blue: #7289AB;
  --color-cool-gray: #A0A8B9;
  --color-ivory-white: #F5F7FA;
  --color-charcoal-black: #222A3B;
  --color-light-mist: #E9ECEF;
}

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: #1B2A49;
  --role-link: #1B2A49;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #1B2A49;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #1B2A49;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #1B2A49;
  --role-headline: #1B2A49;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #FFDD00;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --role-icon: #7289AB;
  --role-border: #7289AB;
  --role-divider: #7289AB;
  --role-outline: #7289AB;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #F5F7FA;
  --role-text: #222A3B;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #222A3B;
}

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": "#1B2A49",
    "sunshine-yellow": "#FFDD00",
    "lighthouse-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "slate-blue": "#7289AB",
    "cool-gray": "#A0A8B9",
    "ivory-white": "#F5F7FA",
    "charcoal-black": "#222A3B",
    "light-mist": "#E9ECEF"
}

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: #1B2A49;
  --gradient-partner: #828A9B;
  --gradient-accent: #7289AB;
  --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: #1B2A49;
  --gradient-text-b: #828A9B;
  --gradient-text-c: #7289AB;
  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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