Royal Blue#0047AB
Goldenrod#DAA520
Cerulean#00BFFF
Slate Gray#7B8D99
Light Sky Blue#E6F0FA
Palette direction

Royal Blue Goldenrod Color Palette

This palette features a vibrant royal blue as the primary brand color, complemented by a rich goldenrod and a vivid cerulean to create an inviting and trustworthy digital presence. Soft gray and crisp white neutrals ensure readability and balance, while light sky blue and charcoal accents extend the palette subtly without overpowering the main colors.

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Tech color direction

Royal Blue Goldenrod Color Palette

This palette features a vibrant royal blue as the primary brand color, complemented by a rich goldenrod and a vivid cerulean to create an inviting and trustworthy digital presence. Soft gray and crisp white neutrals ensure readability and balance, while light sky blue and charcoal accents extend the palette subtly without overpowering the main colors.

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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

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

Logo White #FFFFFFon Royal Blue #0047AB8.4:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal #1F2937on Cerulean #00BFFF6.9:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #1F2937on Goldenrod #DAA5206.6:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #1F2937on White #FFFFFF14.7:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundRoyal Blue#0047ABTextWhite#FFFFFF
Primary Button8.44:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundGoldenrod#DAA520TextCharcoal#1F2937
Secondary Button6.56:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundLight Sky Blue#E6F0FATextCerulean#00BFFF
Outlined Button1.84:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundLight Sky Blue#E6F0FATextRoyal Blue#0047AB
Text Button7.31:1
AAA

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

Palette composition8 colorsSplit Complementary color relationship
9:41Royal Blue Goldenrod Color Palette Color role balance
Split 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 three main colors—royal blue, goldenrod, and cerulean—form a balanced triadic scheme, delivering vibrancy, warmth, and clarity that work harmoniously for a modern tech brand identity.

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.Royal Blue #0047AB
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Goldenrod #DAA520
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Royal Blue #0047AB

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundRoyal Blue #0047AB
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundGoldenrod #DAA520
TextCharcoal #1F2937
Outlined Button
BackgroundCerulean #00BFFF
TextCerulean #00BFFF

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #1F2937
Bg LightLight page or section background.Light Sky Blue #E6F0FA
Bg DarkDark page or section background.White #FFFFFF
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Slate Gray #7B8D99
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Slate Gray #7B8D99
DividerSubtle separators between content.Slate Gray #7B8D99
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Slate Gray #7B8D99

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The three main colors—royal blue, goldenrod, and cerulean—form a balanced triadic scheme, delivering vibrancy, warmth, and clarity that work harmoniously for a modern tech brand identity.

PrimaryRoyal Blue

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg, Link

Royal Blue conveys trustworthiness and professionalism essential for brand recognition.

HEX#0047AB
RGB0, 71, 171
HSL215, 100, 34
CMYK100, 58, 0, 33
SecondaryGoldenrod

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Headline

Goldenrod adds warmth and energy to the palette, creating engaging highlights and calls to action.

HEX#DAA520
RGB218, 165, 32
HSL43, 74, 49
CMYK0, 24, 85, 15
TertiaryCerulean

RolesBtn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Cerulean provides a bright, fresh accent that complements and balances the warm goldenrod.

HEX#00BFFF
RGB0, 191, 255
HSL195, 100, 50
CMYK100, 25, 0, 0

Support Colors

Support colors are muted blue-gray and off-white shades that subtly extend the main palette, maintaining visual hierarchy without competing for attention.

Slate Gray

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Slate Gray enhances icons and borders with a neutral tone that complements the main blues.

HEX#7B8D99
RGB123, 141, 153
HSL204, 13, 54
CMYK20, 8, 0, 40
Light Sky Blue

RolesBg Light

Light Sky Blue offers a soft background that underpins content and improves readability.

HEX#E6F0FA
RGB230, 240, 250
HSL210, 67, 94
CMYK8, 4, 0, 2

Neutral Colors

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

White

RolesBg Dark, Btn Primary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Cultured
HEX#F9FAFB
RGB249, 250, 251
HSL210, 20, 98
CMYK1, 0, 0, 2
Charcoal

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#1F2937
RGB31, 41, 55
HSL215, 28, 17
CMYK44, 25, 0, 78

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-royal-blue: #0047AB;
  --color-goldenrod: #DAA520;
  --color-cerulean: #00BFFF;
  --color-slate-gray: #7B8D99;
  --color-light-sky-blue: #E6F0FA;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-cultured: #F9FAFB;
  --color-charcoal: #1F2937;
}

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: #0047AB;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #0047AB;
  --role-link: #0047AB;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #DAA520;
  --role-headline: #DAA520;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #00BFFF;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #00BFFF;
  --role-icon: #7B8D99;
  --role-border: #7B8D99;
  --role-divider: #7B8D99;
  --role-outline: #7B8D99;
  --role-bg-light: #E6F0FA;
  --role-bg-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-text: #1F2937;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #1F2937;
}

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.
{
    "royal-blue": "#0047AB",
    "goldenrod": "#DAA520",
    "cerulean": "#00BFFF",
    "slate-gray": "#7B8D99",
    "light-sky-blue": "#E6F0FA",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "cultured": "#F9FAFB",
    "charcoal": "#1F2937"
}
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