Abyssal Teal#0F5B5C
Oxide Crimson#A3171C
Shell Veil#F3EDE4
Tidal Support#1E7B78
Harbor Shade#11434A
Palette direction

Teal Ribbon Contrast Color Palette

This palette translates the image’s layered teal, white, and red ribbons into a refined brand system with dramatic contrast and a crafted, editorial feel. The combination reads as fluid but deliberate, making it strong for brands that want movement, depth, and a memorable visual signature.

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Creative color direction

Teal Ribbon Contrast Color Palette

This palette translates the image’s layered teal, white, and red ribbons into a refined brand system with dramatic contrast and a crafted, editorial feel. The combination reads as fluid but deliberate, making it strong for brands that want movement, depth, and a memorable visual signature.

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 Ink Depth #07191Eon Shell Veil #F3EDE415.5:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Abyssal Teal #0F5B5C7.9:1 Excellent
Logo Ink Depth #07191Eon Pure White #FFFFFF18.0:1 Excellent
Logo Pure White #FFFFFFon Tidal Support #1E7B785.0:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundAbyssal Teal#0F5B5CTextPure White#FFFFFF
Primary Button7.86:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundOxide Crimson#A3171CTextPure White#FFFFFF
Secondary Button7.79:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextMist White#F6F7F5
Outlined Button1.07:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextOxide Crimson#A3171C
Text Button7.79:1
AAA

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

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41Teal Ribbon Contrast 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 main colors work as a high-contrast ribbon system, pairing cool teal depth with a saturated red accent and a pale seam of relief. Together they create a recognizable, artful rhythm that feels both contemporary and tactile.

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.Abyssal Teal #0F5B5C
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Shell Veil #F3EDE4
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Oxide Crimson #A3171C

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundAbyssal Teal #0F5B5C
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundOxide Crimson #A3171C
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundOxide Crimson #A3171C
TextMist White #F6F7F5

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Ink Depth #07191E
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ink Depth #07191E
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Tidal Support #1E7B78
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Tidal Support #1E7B78
DividerSubtle separators between content.Harbor Shade #11434A
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Harbor Shade #11434A

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors work as a high-contrast ribbon system, pairing cool teal depth with a saturated red accent and a pale seam of relief. Together they create a recognizable, artful rhythm that feels both contemporary and tactile.

PrimaryAbyssal Teal

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

This deep teal gives the brand a grounded, immersive core with enough richness to carry logos and primary actions confidently.

HEX#0F5B5C
RGB15, 91, 92
HSL181, 72, 21
CMYK84, 1, 0, 64
SecondaryOxide Crimson

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Link, Btn Outlined Border

This crimson adds urgency and visual tension, making links and secondary actions feel assertive without overpowering the system.

HEX#A3171C
RGB163, 23, 28
HSL358, 75, 36
CMYK0, 86, 83, 36
TertiaryShell Veil

RolesHeadline

This soft warm light tone provides a clean, airy counterpoint that keeps headlines legible while echoing the image’s bright ribbon edge.

HEX#F3EDE4
RGB243, 237, 228
HSL36, 38, 92
CMYK0, 2, 6, 5

Support Colors

The support colors extend the palette with subdued depth and cool organic shading that reinforce the main ribbon effect. They stay understated so the teal and crimson remain the dominant brand cues.

Tidal Support

RolesIcon, Border

This softened aqua-teal bridges the darker core teal and lighter surfaces, making icons and borders feel coherent and calm.

HEX#1E7B78
RGB30, 123, 120
HSL178, 61, 30
CMYK76, 0, 2, 52
Harbor Shade

RolesDivider, Outline

This deep blue-green shadow adds structure and separation while staying within the same aquatic visual family.

HEX#11434A
RGB17, 67, 74
HSL187, 63, 18
CMYK77, 9, 0, 71

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#FFFFFF
RGB255, 255, 255
HSL0, 0, 100
CMYK0, 0, 0, 0
Mist White

RolesBtn Outlined Text

HEX#F6F7F5
RGB246, 247, 245
HSL90, 11, 96
CMYK0, 0, 1, 3
Ink Depth

RolesBg Dark, Text

HEX#07191E
RGB7, 25, 30
HSL193, 62, 7
CMYK77, 17, 0, 88

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-abyssal-teal: #0F5B5C;
  --color-oxide-crimson: #A3171C;
  --color-shell-veil: #F3EDE4;
  --color-tidal-support: #1E7B78;
  --color-harbor-shade: #11434A;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-mist-white: #F6F7F5;
  --color-ink-depth: #07191E;
}

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: #0F5B5C;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #0F5B5C;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #A3171C;
  --role-link: #A3171C;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #A3171C;
  --role-headline: #F3EDE4;
  --role-icon: #1E7B78;
  --role-border: #1E7B78;
  --role-divider: #11434A;
  --role-outline: #11434A;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #F6F7F5;
  --role-bg-dark: #07191E;
  --role-text: #07191E;
}

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.
{
    "abyssal-teal": "#0F5B5C",
    "oxide-crimson": "#A3171C",
    "shell-veil": "#F3EDE4",
    "tidal-support": "#1E7B78",
    "harbor-shade": "#11434A",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "mist-white": "#F6F7F5",
    "ink-depth": "#07191E"
}
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