Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette for Casual Lifestyle Brands | Color...

Coral Red#FF3B30

Ocean Blue#1F5E8A

Sandy Brown#C88A5A

Sea Glass Gray#6E7F86

Driftwood Beige#D9C7AE

Palette direction

Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette

This palette channels sun-faded beach tones with a vivid citrus-red focal point for a relaxed but energetic brand system. The warm accent, coastal blue, and sandy neutrals create a recognizable balance that feels playful, grounded, and easy to use across digital touchpoints.

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Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette

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Hospitality Events color direction

Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette

This palette channels sun-faded beach tones with a vivid citrus-red focal point for a relaxed but energetic brand system. The warm accent, coastal blue, and sandy neutrals create a recognizable balance that feels playful, grounded, and easy to use across digital touchpoints.

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Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette

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Hospitality Events Sunset Citrus Beach Color Palette

The main colors pair a bright citrus red with a deep coastal blue, creating a clear contrast that feels both lively and grounded. Together they evoke a beachside moment with enough visual tension to keep the system memorable and usable.

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Here is the refined color direction we discussed. The system is ready for review.

Avery StonePalette designeravery@colorfly.comhttps://Colorfly.design

Analytics system

Pie, bar, and trend charts reveal whether the palette can support clear, expressive product interfaces.

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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.Coral Red #FF3B30

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Sandy Brown #C88A5A

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Ocean Blue #1F5E8A

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast5.05:1AA

BackgroundCoral Red #FF3B30

TextCharcoal #171717

Secondary Button

Contrast6.94:1AA

BackgroundOcean Blue #1F5E8A

TextWhite #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast2.90:1Low

BorderSandy Brown #C88A5A

TextSandy Brown #C88A5A

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal #171717

Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Charcoal #171717

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Sea Glass Gray #6E7F86

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Driftwood Beige #D9C7AE

DividerSubtle separators between content.Driftwood Beige #D9C7AE

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Sea Glass Gray #6E7F86

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Print Color Values

CMYK values are calculated from HEX by default. Adjust them only when preparing print materials.

Screen colors stay unchanged.Manual CMYK edits are used in exports and handoff.

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Coral RedMain color - #FF3B30

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Ocean BlueMain color - #1F5E8A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Sandy BrownMain color - #C88A5A

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Sea Glass GraySupport color - #6E7F86

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Driftwood BeigeSupport color - #D9C7AE

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

IvoryNeutral color - #F4F1EB

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

CharcoalNeutral color - #171717

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 bright citrus red with a deep coastal blue, creating a clear contrast that feels both lively and grounded. Together they evoke a beachside moment with enough visual tension to keep the system memorable and usable.

PrimaryCoral Red

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

Coral Red delivers the energetic focal point and gives the brand a warm, immediate presence.

HEX#FF3B30

RGB255, 59, 48

HSL3, 100, 59

CMYK0, 77, 81, 0

SecondaryOcean Blue

RolesLink, Btn Secondary Bg

Ocean Blue adds structure and trust while echoing the horizon and water in the reference image.

HEX#1F5E8A

RGB31, 94, 138

HSL205, 63, 33

CMYK78, 32, 0, 46

TertiarySandy Brown

RolesHeadline, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Sandy Brown softens the contrast and ties the accent colors back to the beach setting.

HEX#C88A5A

RGB200, 138, 90

HSL26, 50, 57

CMYK0, 31, 55, 22

Support Colors

The support colors extend the coastal mood with quiet, natural undertones that keep the brighter hues balanced. They add depth and usability without competing with the primary red and blue relationship.

Sea Glass Gray

RolesIcon, Outline

Sea Glass Gray is a cool, muted bridge between the ocean and sand that works well for UI structure.

HEX#6E7F86

RGB110, 127, 134

HSL198, 10, 48

CMYK18, 5, 0, 47

Driftwood Beige

RolesBorder, Divider

Driftwood Beige reinforces the sun-warmed shore feeling while staying subtle enough for utility roles.

HEX#D9C7AE

RGB217, 199, 174

HSL35, 36, 77

CMYK0, 8, 20, 15

Neutral Colors

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

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Ivory

HEX#F4F1EB

RGB244, 241, 235

HSL40, 29, 94

CMYK0, 1, 4, 4

Charcoal

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Primary Text

HEX#171717

RGB23, 23, 23

HSL0, 0, 9

CMYK0, 0, 0, 91

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Export and Handoff

Copy palette values, role tokens, animated gradient snippets, and structured handoff data for websites, design systems, and client work.

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Use when: you want to send this palette into myLogo.review.

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    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Coral Red",
            "hex": "#FF3B30",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 77,
                "y": 81,
                "k": 0,
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            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Ocean Blue",
            "hex": "#1F5E8A",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 78,
                "m": 32,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 46,
                "source": "colorfly"
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        },
        {
            "name": "Sandy Brown",
            "hex": "#C88A5A",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 31,
                "y": 55,
                "k": 22,
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        },
        {
            "name": "Sea Glass Gray",
            "hex": "#6E7F86",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 18,
                "m": 5,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 47,
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            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Driftwood Beige",
            "hex": "#D9C7AE",
            "role": "support",
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                "c": 0,
                "m": 8,
                "y": 20,
                "k": 15,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Ivory",
            "hex": "#F4F1EB",
            "role": "neutral",
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                "c": 0,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 4,
                "k": 4,
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        {
            "name": "Charcoal",
            "hex": "#171717",
            "role": "neutral",
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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-coral-red: #FF3B30;
  --color-ocean-blue: #1F5E8A;
  --color-sandy-brown: #C88A5A;
  --color-sea-glass-gray: #6E7F86;
  --color-driftwood-beige: #D9C7AE;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F4F1EB;
  --color-charcoal: #171717;
}

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: #FF3B30;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #FF3B30;
  --role-link: #1F5E8A;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #1F5E8A;
  --role-headline: #C88A5A;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #C88A5A;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #C88A5A;
  --role-icon: #6E7F86;
  --role-outline: #6E7F86;
  --role-border: #D9C7AE;
  --role-divider: #D9C7AE;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #171717;
  --role-text: #171717;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #171717;
}

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.

{
    "coral-red": "#FF3B30",
    "ocean-blue": "#1F5E8A",
    "sandy-brown": "#C88A5A",
    "sea-glass-gray": "#6E7F86",
    "driftwood-beige": "#D9C7AE",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F4F1EB",
    "charcoal": "#171717"
}

Moving gradient background

Copy the animated radial gradient background from the visualizer, with this palette already applied.

Use when: you want the hero gradient effect.

<div class="colorfly-moving-gradient-bg">
  <span class="colorfly-gradient-spark" aria-hidden="true"></span>
  <div>
    <small>Motion gradient</small>
    <h2>Gradient background</h2>
    <p>A moving brand gradient built from your palette.</p>
  </div>
</div>

<style>
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg {
  --gradient-anchor: #FF3B30;
  --gradient-partner: #FF938D;
  --gradient-accent: #FFB8B4;
  --gradient-text: #000000;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  color: var(--gradient-text);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 82%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 48%, transparent) 0 14%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 52%, transparent) 0 16%, transparent 46%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gradient-anchor), color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-anchor) 72%, black 18%), var(--gradient-partner), var(--gradient-anchor));
  background-size: 160% 160%, 180% 180%, 240% 240%;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-bg 10.5s cubic-bezier(.72, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg > div {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 640px;
  text-align: center;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::before,
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::after,
.colorfly-gradient-spark {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::before {
  left: -10%;
  top: -18%;
  width: min(520px, 72%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 88%, white 8%) 0%, transparent 66%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 32%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 58%, white 10%) 0%, transparent 38%);
  opacity: .86;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-orb-one 11s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-moving-gradient-bg::after {
  right: -12%;
  bottom: -24%;
  width: min(620px, 82%);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-accent) 86%, white 6%) 0%, transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 72%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-partner) 62%, white 8%) 0%, transparent 42%);
  opacity: .78;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-orb-two 12.8s cubic-bezier(.56, 0, .25, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-spark {
  left: 42%;
  top: 44%;
  width: min(360px, 54%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-anchor) 64%, white 12%) 0%, transparent 62%);
  opacity: .46;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-spark 9.2s cubic-bezier(.62, 0, .2, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-bg {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 46%, 100% 24%, 0% 50%; }
  18% { background-position: 44% 88%, 58% 12%, 34% 22%; }
  39% { background-position: 86% 38%, 18% 74%, 86% 64%; }
  63% { background-position: 26% 16%, 84% 92%, 42% 100%; }
  82% { background-position: 68% 68%, 32% 30%, 100% 34%; }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-orb-one {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  22% { transform: translate3d(78%, 22%, 0) scale(1.12); }
  47% { transform: translate3d(44%, 86%, 0) scale(.92); }
  72% { transform: translate3d(112%, 56%, 0) scale(1.2); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-orb-two {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.08); }
  19% { transform: translate3d(-48%, -18%, 0) scale(.9); }
  53% { transform: translate3d(-92%, -62%, 0) scale(1.14); }
  79% { transform: translate3d(-22%, -86%, 0) scale(.98); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-spark {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(-12%, -8%, 0) scale(.84); }
  28% { transform: translate3d(52%, -34%, 0) scale(1.08); }
  58% { transform: translate3d(-44%, 38%, 0) scale(.96); }
  84% { transform: translate3d(20%, 28%, 0) scale(1.18); }
}
</style>

Moving gradient text

Copy the animated gradient text treatment from the visualizer, generated from the main and support colors.

Use when: you want gradient headline text.

<div class="colorfly-gradient-text-card">
  <small>Gradient type</small>
  <h2>Gradient on text</h2>
  <p>A moving text gradient built from your palette.</p>
</div>

<style>
.colorfly-gradient-text-card {
  --gradient-text-a: #FF3B30;
  --gradient-text-b: #8A4F4C;
  --gradient-text-c: #8A6361;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 310px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 42px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 18%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-a) 8%, transparent), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fbfbfd);
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::before,
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::before {
  left: 9%;
  top: 15%;
  width: min(330px, 48%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-a) 20%, transparent) 0%, transparent 68%);
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-glow-one 8s cubic-bezier(.62, 0, .2, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card::after {
  right: 7%;
  bottom: 6%;
  width: min(360px, 52%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--gradient-text-c) 18%, transparent) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-glow-two 9.5s cubic-bezier(.56, 0, .25, 1) infinite;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card small,
.colorfly-gradient-text-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #65616d;
}
.colorfly-gradient-text-card h2 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
  color: transparent;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 8vw, 96px);
  line-height: .92;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 50%, var(--gradient-text-b) 0 12%, transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 44%, var(--gradient-text-c) 0 14%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gradient-text-a), var(--gradient-text-b), var(--gradient-text-c), var(--gradient-text-a));
  background-size: 220% 220%, 240% 240%, 280% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: colorfly-gradient-text-shift 6.2s cubic-bezier(.68, 0, .22, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-shift {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 8% 52%, 92% 42%, 0% 50%; }
  27% { background-position: 78% 18%, 28% 82%, 42% 50%; }
  61% { background-position: 36% 92%, 86% 24%, 100% 50%; }
  84% { background-position: 92% 48%, 18% 40%, 58% 50%; }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-glow-one {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(.92); }
  42% { transform: translate3d(80%, 32%, 0) scale(1.12); }
  72% { transform: translate3d(28%, 86%, 0) scale(.98); }
}
@keyframes colorfly-gradient-text-glow-two {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  36% { transform: translate3d(-62%, -18%, 0) scale(.9); }
  76% { transform: translate3d(-36%, -78%, 0) scale(1.12); }
}
</style>

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