Crimson#D62828
Cobalt#1D4ED8
Burgundy#7A1F2B
Slate Blue#3A4A5A
Sienna#8C6B3F
Palette direction

Stranger Things Inspired Color Palette

This palette channels Stranger Things with a vivid retro-red core, an eerie electric-blue counterpoint, and a shadowy maroon accent that feels cinematic rather than literal. The neutral set keeps the system usable for interfaces while preserving the show’s tense, nostalgic atmosphere.

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Creative color direction

Stranger Things Inspired Color Palette

This palette channels Stranger Things with a vivid retro-red core, an eerie electric-blue counterpoint, and a shadowy maroon accent that feels cinematic rather than literal. The neutral set keeps the system usable for interfaces while preserving the show’s tense, nostalgic atmosphere.

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 Burgundy #7A1F2B10.2:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Crimson #D628285.0:1 Strong
Logo Charcoal #111111on White #FFFFFF18.9:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Sienna #8C6B3F4.9:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundCrimson#D62828TextWhite#FFFFFF
Primary Button5.01:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundCobalt#1D4ED8TextWhite#FFFFFF
Secondary Button6.70:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextIvory#F2F0E8
Outlined Button1.14:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextCobalt#1D4ED8
Text Button6.70:1
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 pair a broadcast-red intensity with an electric blue that feels like neon light in the dark, creating the show’s familiar tension between danger and mystery. A deeper maroon adds weight and keeps the system grounded in a dramatic, period-evocative mood.

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 #D62828
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Burgundy #7A1F2B
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Cobalt #1D4ED8

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundCrimson #D62828
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundCobalt #1D4ED8
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundCobalt #1D4ED8
TextIvory #F2F0E8

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.Slate Blue #3A4A5A
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Slate Blue #3A4A5A
DividerSubtle separators between content.Sienna #8C6B3F
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Sienna #8C6B3F

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors pair a broadcast-red intensity with an electric blue that feels like neon light in the dark, creating the show’s familiar tension between danger and mystery. A deeper maroon adds weight and keeps the system grounded in a dramatic, period-evocative mood.

PrimaryCrimson

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

Crimson delivers the urgent, iconic energy that anchors the brand and reads instantly in bold moments.

HEX#D62828
RGB214, 40, 40
HSL0, 69, 50
CMYK0, 81, 81, 16
SecondaryCobalt

RolesLink, Btn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border

Cobalt adds an electric, supernatural contrast that brings clarity and movement to the palette.

HEX#1D4ED8
RGB29, 78, 216
HSL224, 76, 48
CMYK87, 64, 0, 15
TertiaryBurgundy

RolesHeadline

Burgundy deepens the mood with a darker, more cinematic register that suits dramatic headlines.

HEX#7A1F2B
RGB122, 31, 43
HSL352, 59, 30
CMYK0, 75, 65, 52

Support Colors

These accents extend the palette with restrained, atmospheric tones that support the red-blue tension without competing with it. They add just enough depth and structure for UI elements, shadows, and emphasis states.

Slate Blue

RolesIcon, Border

Slate Blue softens the contrast into a practical accent that reinforces the palette’s cold, nocturnal feel.

HEX#3A4A5A
RGB58, 74, 90
HSL210, 22, 29
CMYK36, 18, 0, 65
Sienna

RolesDivider, Outline

Sienna introduces a muted analog warmth that echoes vintage lighting and keeps the system from feeling overly sterile.

HEX#8C6B3F
RGB140, 107, 63
HSL34, 38, 40
CMYK0, 24, 55, 45

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

RolesBtn Outlined Text

HEX#F2F0E8
RGB242, 240, 232
HSL48, 28, 93
CMYK0, 1, 4, 5
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: #D62828;
  --color-cobalt: #1D4ED8;
  --color-burgundy: #7A1F2B;
  --color-slate-blue: #3A4A5A;
  --color-sienna: #8C6B3F;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F2F0E8;
  --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: #D62828;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #D62828;
  --role-link: #1D4ED8;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #1D4ED8;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #1D4ED8;
  --role-headline: #7A1F2B;
  --role-icon: #3A4A5A;
  --role-border: #3A4A5A;
  --role-divider: #8C6B3F;
  --role-outline: #8C6B3F;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #F2F0E8;
  --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": "#D62828",
    "cobalt": "#1D4ED8",
    "burgundy": "#7A1F2B",
    "slate-blue": "#3A4A5A",
    "sienna": "#8C6B3F",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F2F0E8",
    "charcoal": "#111111"
}
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