Bright Blue#0057ff
Golden Yellow#ffd700
Vivid Red#ff3c00
Deep Sky Blue#0077cc
Orange#ffa500
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Retro Arcade Tech Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the vibrant, retro arcade style of the logo image, blending bold primary colors with a strong neutral base for contrast and readability.

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Retro Arcade Tech Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the vibrant, retro arcade style of the logo image, blending bold primary colors with a strong neutral base for contrast and readability.

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 Charcoal Black #1A1A1Aon Golden Yellow #FFD70012.4:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Bright Blue #0057FF5.5:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal Black #1A1A1Aon Vivid Red #FF3C004.9:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal Black #1A1A1Aon Pure White #FFFFFF17.4:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundBright Blue#0057ffTextPure White#ffffff
Primary Button5.52:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundGolden Yellow#ffd700TextCharcoal Black#1a1a1a
Secondary Button12.41:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#ffffffTextGolden Yellow#ffd700
Outlined Button1.40:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#ffffffTextBright Blue#0057ff
Text Button5.52:1
AA

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

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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 use a triadic harmony of blue, yellow, and red, reflecting the playful and energetic vibe of the arcade style while maintaining strong brand recognition.

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.Bright Blue #0057ff
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Bright Blue #0057ff
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Bright Blue #0057ff

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundBright Blue #0057ff
TextPure White #ffffff
Secondary Button
BackgroundGolden Yellow #ffd700
TextCharcoal Black #1a1a1a
Outlined Button
BackgroundGolden Yellow #ffd700
TextGolden Yellow #ffd700

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal Black #1a1a1a
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #ffffff
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Off White #f5f5f5
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Deep Sky Blue #0077cc
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Deep Sky Blue #0077cc
DividerSubtle separators between content.Deep Sky Blue #0077cc
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Deep Sky Blue #0077cc

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors use a triadic harmony of blue, yellow, and red, reflecting the playful and energetic vibe of the arcade style while maintaining strong brand recognition.

PrimaryBright Blue

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Headline

Bright Blue conveys energy and technological innovation, making it ideal for logos and primary buttons.

HEX#0057ff
RGB0, 87, 255
HSL220, 100, 50
CMYK100, 66, 0, 0
SecondaryGolden Yellow

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Golden Yellow adds warmth and draws attention to secondary interactive elements without overpowering the primary blue.

HEX#ffd700
RGB255, 215, 0
HSL51, 100, 50
CMYK0, 16, 100, 0
TertiaryVivid Red

Vivid Red injects excitement and balances the palette by emphasizing key secondary text areas.

HEX#ff3c00
RGB255, 60, 0
HSL14, 100, 50
CMYK0, 76, 100, 0

Support Colors

Support colors provide cool accents that complement the triadic main colors by adding subtle depth and tonal contrast.

Deep Sky Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Deep Sky Blue offers a cooler, more subdued note that balances the brightness of the main blue and maintains cohesion in UI elements.

HEX#0077cc
RGB0, 119, 204
HSL205, 100, 40
CMYK100, 42, 0, 20
Orange

Orange extends the warm side of the palette by softly accentuating the secondary yellow and red tones, perfect for subtle UI borders and icons.

HEX#ffa500
RGB255, 165, 0
HSL39, 100, 50
CMYK0, 35, 100, 0

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
Off White

RolesBg Dark

HEX#f5f5f5
RGB245, 245, 245
HSL0, 0, 96
CMYK0, 0, 0, 4
Charcoal Black

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#1a1a1a
RGB26, 26, 26
HSL0, 0, 10
CMYK0, 0, 0, 90

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-bright-blue: #0057ff;
  --color-golden-yellow: #ffd700;
  --color-vivid-red: #ff3c00;
  --color-deep-sky-blue: #0077cc;
  --color-orange: #ffa500;
  --color-pure-white: #ffffff;
  --color-off-white: #f5f5f5;
  --color-charcoal-black: #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: #0057ff;
  --role-link: #0057ff;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #0057ff;
  --role-headline: #0057ff;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #ffd700;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #ffd700;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #ffd700;
  --role-icon: #0077cc;
  --role-border: #0077cc;
  --role-divider: #0077cc;
  --role-outline: #0077cc;
  --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.
{
    "bright-blue": "#0057ff",
    "golden-yellow": "#ffd700",
    "vivid-red": "#ff3c00",
    "deep-sky-blue": "#0077cc",
    "orange": "#ffa500",
    "pure-white": "#ffffff",
    "off-white": "#f5f5f5",
    "charcoal-black": "#1a1a1a"
}
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