Steel Blue#2E5984
Chestnut#A67B5B
Alabaster#F5F4EE
Granite Gray#8C8C8C
Sandstone#C2B8A3
Palette direction

Serene Blue Earth Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the deep serene blue and clean white from the image, combined with muted warm browns and cool grays to create a balanced and professional brand system. The main blues establish trust and calm, supported by subtle earth tones and neutrals to maintain clarity and approachability.

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Finance color direction

Serene Blue Earth Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the deep serene blue and clean white from the image, combined with muted warm browns and cool grays to create a balanced and professional brand system. The main blues establish trust and calm, supported by subtle earth tones and neutrals to maintain clarity and approachability.

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 #2F2F2Fon Alabaster #F5F4EE12.1:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Steel Blue #2E59847.3:1 Excellent
Logo Charcoal #2F2F2Fon Sandstone #C2B8A36.8:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundSteel Blue#2E5984TextPure White#FFFFFF
Primary Button7.30:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundChestnut#A67B5BTextPure White#FFFFFF
Secondary Button3.75:1
Large text

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundSandstone#C2B8A3TextChestnut#A67B5B
Outlined Button1.91:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundSandstone#C2B8A3TextSteel Blue#2E5984
Text Button3.71:1
Large text

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

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41Serene Blue Earth 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 three main colors combine a deep blue with a muted warm brown and an off-white, creating a calm, trustworthy, and balanced visual hierarchy distinct from common palettes.

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.Steel Blue #2E5984
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Alabaster #F5F4EE
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Steel Blue #2E5984

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundSteel Blue #2E5984
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundChestnut #A67B5B
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundChestnut #A67B5B
TextChestnut #A67B5B

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #2F2F2F
Bg LightLight page or section background.Sandstone #C2B8A3
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Granite Gray #8C8C8C
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Granite Gray #8C8C8C
DividerSubtle separators between content.Granite Gray #8C8C8C
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Granite Gray #8C8C8C

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The three main colors combine a deep blue with a muted warm brown and an off-white, creating a calm, trustworthy, and balanced visual hierarchy distinct from common palettes.

PrimarySteel Blue

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg

Steel Blue conveys dependability and calm, making it ideal for logos and primary interactive elements.

HEX#2E5984
RGB46, 89, 132
HSL210, 48, 35
CMYK65, 33, 0, 48
SecondaryChestnut

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Chestnut provides a warm, earthy accent that balances the cool blue with friendly approachability.

HEX#A67B5B
RGB166, 123, 91
HSL26, 30, 50
CMYK0, 26, 45, 35
TertiaryAlabaster

RolesHeadline

Alabaster adds lightness and clarity to headlines, ensuring legibility and freshness in the palette.

HEX#F5F4EE
RGB245, 244, 238
HSL51, 26, 95
CMYK0, 0, 3, 4

Support Colors

Support colors extend the palette with cooler and warmer neutrals that enhance usability and subtle visual separation without competing with the main colors.

Granite Gray

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Granite Gray supports the palette with neutral contrast for borders and icons, complementing both blue and brown.

HEX#8C8C8C
RGB140, 140, 140
HSL0, 0, 55
CMYK0, 0, 0, 45
Sandstone

RolesBg Light

Sandstone offers a warm near-white background color that is softer than pure white, promoting comfort and readability.

HEX#C2B8A3
RGB194, 184, 163
HSL41, 20, 70
CMYK0, 5, 16, 24

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Dark, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Alabaster
HEX#F5F4EE
RGB245, 244, 238
HSL51, 26, 95
CMYK0, 0, 3, 4
Charcoal

RolesText

HEX#2F2F2F
RGB47, 47, 47
HSL0, 0, 18
CMYK0, 0, 0, 82

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-steel-blue: #2E5984;
  --color-chestnut: #A67B5B;
  --color-alabaster: #F5F4EE;
  --color-granite-gray: #8C8C8C;
  --color-sandstone: #C2B8A3;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-charcoal: #2F2F2F;
}

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: #2E5984;
  --role-link: #2E5984;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #2E5984;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #A67B5B;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #A67B5B;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #A67B5B;
  --role-headline: #F5F4EE;
  --role-icon: #8C8C8C;
  --role-border: #8C8C8C;
  --role-divider: #8C8C8C;
  --role-outline: #8C8C8C;
  --role-bg-light: #C2B8A3;
  --role-bg-dark: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-text: #2F2F2F;
}

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.
{
    "steel-blue": "#2E5984",
    "chestnut": "#A67B5B",
    "alabaster": "#F5F4EE",
    "granite-gray": "#8C8C8C",
    "sandstone": "#C2B8A3",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "charcoal": "#2F2F2F"
}
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