Crimson#D50A0A
Royal Blue#003A70
Navy#0B1F3A
Gold#C8A951
Silver#A7B0B7
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Nfl Inspired Sports Color Palette

This NFL-inspired palette uses the league’s classic red, royal blue, and deep navy to create instant recognition while staying flexible for modern digital use. The supporting gold and silver tones add a premium broadcast feel without competing with the core identity.

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Nfl Inspired Sports Color Palette

This NFL-inspired palette uses the league’s classic red, royal blue, and deep navy to create instant recognition while staying flexible for modern digital use. The supporting gold and silver tones add a premium broadcast feel without competing with the core identity.

Explore the color system
Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

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

Logo White #FFFFFFon Navy #0B1F3A16.5:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Crimson #D50A0A5.4:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #111111on White #FFFFFF18.9:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal #111111on Silver #A7B0B78.6:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundCrimson#D50A0ATextWhite#FFFFFF
Primary Button5.42:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundRoyal Blue#003A70TextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button11.42:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextNavy#0B1F3A
Outlined Button16.52:1
AAA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextRoyal Blue#003A70
Text Button11.42:1
AAA

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

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41Nfl Inspired Sports 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 combine the NFL’s recognizable red, blue, and navy into a bold sports system with clear hierarchy and strong brand recall. Their contrast creates a high-energy identity that feels established, competitive, and easy to deploy across media.

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.Crimson #D50A0A
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Crimson #D50A0A
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Royal Blue #003A70

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundCrimson #D50A0A
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundRoyal Blue #003A70
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundRoyal Blue #003A70
TextNavy #0B1F3A

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.Gold #C8A951
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Gold #C8A951
DividerSubtle separators between content.Silver #A7B0B7
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Silver #A7B0B7

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors combine the NFL’s recognizable red, blue, and navy into a bold sports system with clear hierarchy and strong brand recall. Their contrast creates a high-energy identity that feels established, competitive, and easy to deploy across media.

PrimaryCrimson

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg, Headline

Crimson brings the unmistakable intensity and competitive energy associated with football branding.

HEX#D50A0A
RGB213, 10, 10
HSL0, 91, 44
CMYK0, 95, 95, 16
SecondaryRoyal Blue

RolesLink, Btn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border

Royal Blue adds a trusted, athletic foundation that works well for navigation and secondary actions.

HEX#003A70
RGB0, 58, 112
HSL209, 100, 22
CMYK100, 48, 0, 56
TertiaryNavy

RolesBtn Outlined Text

Navy anchors the system with a deeper, more serious tone that strengthens outlined treatments and brand depth.

HEX#0B1F3A
RGB11, 31, 58
HSL214, 68, 14
CMYK81, 47, 0, 77

Support Colors

The support colors extend the palette with restrained metallic and neutral accents that suit sports graphics, stats, and premium presentation without overpowering the main team colors.

Gold

RolesIcon, Border

Gold introduces a championship accent that signals achievement while staying subordinate to the core league colors.

HEX#C8A951
RGB200, 169, 81
HSL44, 52, 55
CMYK0, 16, 60, 22
Silver

RolesDivider, Outline

Silver softens interfaces and supports data-heavy layouts with a clean, broadcast-ready finish.

HEX#A7B0B7
RGB167, 176, 183
HSL206, 10, 69
CMYK9, 4, 0, 28

Neutral Colors

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

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Ivory
HEX#F3F4F6
RGB243, 244, 246
HSL220, 14, 96
CMYK1, 1, 0, 4
Charcoal

RolesBg Dark, 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-crimson: #D50A0A;
  --color-royal-blue: #003A70;
  --color-navy: #0B1F3A;
  --color-gold: #C8A951;
  --color-silver: #A7B0B7;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F3F4F6;
  --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: #D50A0A;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #D50A0A;
  --role-headline: #D50A0A;
  --role-link: #003A70;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #003A70;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #003A70;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #0B1F3A;
  --role-icon: #C8A951;
  --role-border: #C8A951;
  --role-divider: #A7B0B7;
  --role-outline: #A7B0B7;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #111111;
  --role-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.
{
    "crimson": "#D50A0A",
    "royal-blue": "#003A70",
    "navy": "#0B1F3A",
    "gold": "#C8A951",
    "silver": "#A7B0B7",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F3F4F6",
    "charcoal": "#111111"
}
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