Royal Blue#1F3C88
Union Red#C8102E
Flag White#FFFFFF
Heritage Navy#102A43
Steel Blue#5B7FA8
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United Kingdom Flag Color Palette

This palette translates the United Kingdom flag into a polished identity system by pairing a deep royal blue with a crisp union red and bright white. The result feels unmistakably British, yet remains flexible enough for modern branding and UI use.

CustomNoneunited kingdombritish flagunion jacknational identity
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None color direction

United Kingdom Flag Color Palette

This palette translates the United Kingdom flag into a polished identity system by pairing a deep royal blue with a crisp union red and bright white. The result feels unmistakably British, yet remains flexible enough for modern branding and UI use.

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Logo contrast guide

Logo color pairings

ColorFly checks the palette colors against each other and suggests the clearest logo/background combinations.

Logo Ink Black #0B0F14on Flag White #FFFFFF19.2:1 Excellent
Logo Flag White #FFFFFFon Royal Blue #1F3C8810.2:1 Excellent
Logo Flag White #FFFFFFon Union Red #C8102E5.9:1 Strong
Logo Ink Black #0B0F14on Steel Blue #5B7FA84.6:1 Strong
Icon color
BackgroundRoyal Blue#1F3C88TextPure White#FFFFFF
Primary Button10.19:1
AAA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundUnion Red#C8102ETextPure White#FFFFFF
Secondary Button5.88:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextHeritage Navy#102A43
Outlined Button14.64:1
AAA

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPure White#FFFFFFTextUnion Red#C8102E
Text Button5.88:1
AA

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

Palette composition8 colorsCustom color relationship
9:41United Kingdom Flag Color Palette Color role balance
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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 echo the Union Jack with a saturated royal blue and a confident union red, creating a recognizable national pairing that feels ceremonial but usable in modern brand systems. Their contrast is direct and familiar, which makes the palette memorable at a glance.

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.Royal Blue #1F3C88
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Union Red #C8102E
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Union Red #C8102E

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundRoyal Blue #1F3C88
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundUnion Red #C8102E
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Outlined Button
BackgroundHeritage Navy #102A43
TextHeritage Navy #102A43

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Ink Black #0B0F14
Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ink Black #0B0F14
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Steel Blue #5B7FA8
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Steel Blue #5B7FA8
DividerSubtle separators between content.Steel Blue #5B7FA8
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Steel Blue #5B7FA8

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors echo the Union Jack with a saturated royal blue and a confident union red, creating a recognizable national pairing that feels ceremonial but usable in modern brand systems. Their contrast is direct and familiar, which makes the palette memorable at a glance.

PrimaryRoyal Blue

RolesLogo, Btn Primary Bg

Royal Blue gives the palette its authoritative British character and provides a strong base for logos and primary actions.

HEX#1F3C88
RGB31, 60, 136
HSL223, 63, 33
CMYK77, 56, 0, 47
SecondaryUnion Red

RolesLink, Headline, Btn Secondary Bg

Union Red adds urgency and national energy, helping headlines, links, and secondary calls to action stand out clearly.

HEX#C8102E
RGB200, 16, 46
HSL350, 85, 42
CMYK0, 92, 77, 22
TertiaryFlag White

Flag White keeps the palette crisp and references the white cross elements of the flag without adding visual weight.

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

Support Colors

The support colors soften and extend the flag reference by adding a restrained navy accent and a muted steel blue for structure. They stay subordinate to the main red and blue so the system remains unmistakably UK-inspired rather than decorative.

Heritage Navy

RolesBtn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Heritage Navy reinforces the blue family with a darker, more functional accent for outlined controls.

HEX#102A43
RGB16, 42, 67
HSL209, 61, 16
CMYK76, 37, 0, 74
Steel Blue

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Steel Blue balances the palette with a calmer structural tone that works well for interface rules and supporting icons.

HEX#5B7FA8
RGB91, 127, 168
HSL212, 31, 51
CMYK46, 24, 0, 34

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
Soft White
HEX#F5F7FA
RGB245, 247, 250
HSL216, 33, 97
CMYK2, 1, 0, 2
Ink Black

RolesBg Dark, Text

HEX#0B0F14
RGB11, 15, 20
HSL213, 29, 6
CMYK45, 25, 0, 92

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-royal-blue: #1F3C88;
  --color-union-red: #C8102E;
  --color-flag-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-heritage-navy: #102A43;
  --color-steel-blue: #5B7FA8;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-soft-white: #F5F7FA;
  --color-ink-black: #0B0F14;
}

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: #1F3C88;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #1F3C88;
  --role-link: #C8102E;
  --role-headline: #C8102E;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #C8102E;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #102A43;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #102A43;
  --role-icon: #5B7FA8;
  --role-border: #5B7FA8;
  --role-divider: #5B7FA8;
  --role-outline: #5B7FA8;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #0B0F14;
  --role-text: #0B0F14;
}

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.
{
    "royal-blue": "#1F3C88",
    "union-red": "#C8102E",
    "flag-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "heritage-navy": "#102A43",
    "steel-blue": "#5B7FA8",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "soft-white": "#F5F7FA",
    "ink-black": "#0B0F14"
}
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