Sunset Ocean Color Palette for Creative Brands | ColorFly.design

Vivid Orange#FF6D00

Deep Ocean Blue#004A92

Sunlit Amber#FFA733

Sky Blue#5A9BDC

Burnt Orange#E67E22

Palette direction

Sunset Ocean Creative Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the vivid interplay of ocean blues and radiant sunset oranges in the image, balancing energetic warmth with calming coolness to reflect both vitality and serenity.

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Desktop website

Sunset Ocean Creative Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Sunset Ocean Creative Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the vivid interplay of ocean blues and radiant sunset oranges in the image, balancing energetic warmth with calming coolness to reflect both vitality and serenity.

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Sunset Ocean Creative Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

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Logo color pairings

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Logo pattern

Gradients

Mobile website

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Creative Sunset Ocean Creative Color Palette

The main colors combine a bright sunlit orange with deep oceanic blues, creating a striking complementary contrast that is both visually engaging and memorable.

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SubjectColor direction and next steps

Hi Jordan,

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.

Audience split

Monthly growth

Trend line

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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.Vivid Orange #FF6D00

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Sunlit Amber #FFA733

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Vivid Orange #FF6D00

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast5.98:1AA

BackgroundVivid Orange #FF6D00

TextCharcoal Black #1B1D21

Secondary Button

Contrast8.77:1AA

BackgroundDeep Ocean Blue #004A92

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast8.77:1AA

BorderDeep Ocean Blue #004A92

TextDeep Ocean Blue #004A92

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Charcoal Black #1B1D21

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Soft Ivory #F5F7FA

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Sky Blue #5A9BDC

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Sky Blue #5A9BDC

DividerSubtle separators between content.Sky Blue #5A9BDC

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Sky Blue #5A9BDC

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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

Vivid OrangeMain color - #FF6D00

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Deep Ocean BlueMain color - #004A92

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Sunlit AmberMain color - #FFA733

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Sky BlueSupport color - #5A9BDC

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Burnt OrangeSupport color - #E67E22

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft IvoryNeutral color - #F5F7FA

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Charcoal BlackNeutral color - #1B1D21

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors combine a bright sunlit orange with deep oceanic blues, creating a striking complementary contrast that is both visually engaging and memorable.

PrimaryVivid Orange

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg

Vivid Orange conveys energy, enthusiasm, and warmth, serving as a dynamic focal point for the brand.

HEX#FF6D00

RGB255, 109, 0

HSL26, 100, 50

CMYK0, 57, 100, 0

SecondaryDeep Ocean Blue

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Deep Ocean Blue provides depth, stability, and calmness, balancing the bright warmth of orange with a cool, grounding presence.

HEX#004A92

RGB0, 74, 146

HSL210, 100, 29

CMYK100, 49, 0, 43

TertiarySunlit Amber

RolesHeadline

Sunlit Amber adds a soft glowing accent that extends the warm spectrum without overpowering the primary colors.

HEX#FFA733

RGB255, 167, 51

HSL34, 100, 60

CMYK0, 35, 80, 0

Support Colors

Support colors subtly extend the main palette with softened hues of blue and orange, enhancing the palette's versatility while maintaining visual harmony.

Sky Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Sky Blue complements the Deep Ocean Blue by adding a light, airy touch that softens the overall palette.

HEX#5A9BDC

RGB90, 155, 220

HSL210, 65, 61

CMYK59, 30, 0, 14

Burnt Orange

Burnt Orange reinforces the warm tones with a muted variation, creating balanced visual interest without competition with the primary orange.

HEX#E67E22

RGB230, 126, 34

HSL28, 80, 52

CMYK0, 45, 85, 10

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF

RGB255, 255, 255

HSL0, 0, 100

CMYK0, 0, 0, 0

Soft Ivory

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F5F7FA

RGB245, 247, 250

HSL216, 33, 97

CMYK2, 1, 0, 2

Charcoal Black

RolesText, Btn Primary Text

HEX#1B1D21

RGB27, 29, 33

HSL220, 10, 12

CMYK18, 12, 0, 87

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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.

Export logo in seconds

Click to copy and go to Logo Export on myLogo.review to export your logo files in seconds.

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

COLORFLY_PALETTE_V2
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    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Vivid Orange",
            "hex": "#FF6D00",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 57,
                "y": 100,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Deep Ocean Blue",
            "hex": "#004A92",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 100,
                "m": 49,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 43,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sunlit Amber",
            "hex": "#FFA733",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 35,
                "y": 80,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Sky Blue",
            "hex": "#5A9BDC",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 59,
                "m": 30,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 14,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Burnt Orange",
            "hex": "#E67E22",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 45,
                "y": 85,
                "k": 10,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Ivory",
            "hex": "#F5F7FA",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 2,
                "m": 1,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 2,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal Black",
            "hex": "#1B1D21",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 18,
                "m": 12,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 87,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        }
    ]
}
END_COLORFLY_PALETTE

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-vivid-orange: #FF6D00;
  --color-deep-ocean-blue: #004A92;
  --color-sunlit-amber: #FFA733;
  --color-sky-blue: #5A9BDC;
  --color-burnt-orange: #E67E22;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-soft-ivory: #F5F7FA;
  --color-charcoal-black: #1B1D21;
}

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: #FF6D00;
  --role-link: #FF6D00;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #FF6D00;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #004A92;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #004A92;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #004A92;
  --role-headline: #FFA733;
  --role-icon: #5A9BDC;
  --role-border: #5A9BDC;
  --role-divider: #5A9BDC;
  --role-outline: #5A9BDC;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F5F7FA;
  --role-text: #1B1D21;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #1B1D21;
}

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.

{
    "vivid-orange": "#FF6D00",
    "deep-ocean-blue": "#004A92",
    "sunlit-amber": "#FFA733",
    "sky-blue": "#5A9BDC",
    "burnt-orange": "#E67E22",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "soft-ivory": "#F5F7FA",
    "charcoal-black": "#1B1D21"
}

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: #FF6D00;
  --gradient-partner: #FF994D;
  --gradient-accent: #FFBC8A;
  --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: #FF6D00;
  --gradient-text-b: #8A532A;
  --gradient-text-c: #8A664B;
  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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