Capitol Red#B22234
Heritage Navy#3C3B6E
Regal Brass#B08D57
Signal Slate#56739A
Porcelain Mist#D9E2EF
Palette direction

United States Flag Color Palette

This palette translates the United States flag into a refined brand system with patriotic red, deep navy, and a restrained brass accent. The whites stay crisp and functional, so the palette feels civic and recognizable without becoming overly literal or праздничный.

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United States Flag Color Palette

This palette translates the United States flag into a refined brand system with patriotic red, deep navy, and a restrained brass accent. The whites stay crisp and functional, so the palette feels civic and recognizable without becoming overly literal or праздничный.

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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 Pure White #FFFFFFon Heritage Navy #3C3B6E10.3:1 Excellent
Logo Ink Black #111827on Regal Brass #B08D575.7:1 Strong
Logo Ink Black #111827on Pure White #FFFFFF17.7:1 Excellent
Logo Ink Black #111827on Porcelain Mist #D9E2EF13.6:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundCapitol Red#B22234TextPure White#FFFFFF
Primary Button6.62:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundRegal Brass#B08D57TextInk Black#111827
Secondary Button5.74:1
AA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundPorcelain Mist#D9E2EFTextRegal Brass#B08D57
Outlined Button2.37:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundPorcelain Mist#D9E2EFTextHeritage Navy#3C3B6E
Text Button7.87:1
AAA

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

Palette composition8 colorsComplementary color relationship
9:41United States Flag 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 deep navy and flag red create an immediately recognizable American signal, while the brass accent adds structure without weakening the core flag reference. Together they feel formal, durable, and suitable for identity systems that need heritage and clarity.

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.Heritage Navy #3C3B6E
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Heritage Navy #3C3B6E
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Heritage Navy #3C3B6E

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundCapitol Red #B22234
TextPure White #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundRegal Brass #B08D57
TextInk Black #111827
Outlined Button
BackgroundRegal Brass #B08D57
TextRegal Brass #B08D57

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Ink Black #111827
Bg LightLight page or section background.Porcelain Mist #D9E2EF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ink Black #111827
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Signal Slate #56739A
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Signal Slate #56739A
DividerSubtle separators between content.Flag White #F5F7FA
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Signal Slate #56739A

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The deep navy and flag red create an immediately recognizable American signal, while the brass accent adds structure without weakening the core flag reference. Together they feel formal, durable, and suitable for identity systems that need heritage and clarity.

PrimaryCapitol Red

RolesBtn Primary Bg

This red carries the emotional energy of the flag and gives primary actions a confident, unmistakable presence.

HEX#B22234
RGB178, 34, 52
HSL353, 68, 42
CMYK0, 81, 71, 30
SecondaryHeritage Navy

RolesLogo, Link, Headline

This navy anchors the system with institutional weight and keeps the palette stable across branding and interface use.

HEX#3C3B6E
RGB60, 59, 110
HSL241, 30, 33
CMYK45, 46, 0, 57
TertiaryRegal Brass

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

This muted brass adds a ceremonial accent that supports hierarchy and contrast without competing with the flag colors.

HEX#B08D57
RGB176, 141, 87
HSL36, 36, 52
CMYK0, 20, 51, 31

Support Colors

These accents extend the main palette by adding quiet structural support and gentle balance, rather than introducing a new visual direction. The blue-leaning neutral notes keep the flag reference coherent across UI states and surface treatments.

Signal Slate

RolesIcon, Border, Outline

This subdued blue-gray softens the stronger flag tones and works well for interface structure and secondary information.

HEX#56739A
RGB86, 115, 154
HSL214, 28, 47
CMYK44, 25, 0, 40
Porcelain Mist

RolesBg Light

This pale cool neutral lightens the system and preserves a crisp, airy background that still feels connected to the navy.

HEX#D9E2EF
RGB217, 226, 239
HSL215, 41, 89
CMYK9, 5, 0, 6

Neutral Colors

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

Pure White

RolesBtn Primary Text

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

RolesDivider

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

RolesBg Dark, Text, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#111827
RGB17, 24, 39
HSL221, 39, 11
CMYK56, 38, 0, 85

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-capitol-red: #B22234;
  --color-heritage-navy: #3C3B6E;
  --color-regal-brass: #B08D57;
  --color-signal-slate: #56739A;
  --color-porcelain-mist: #D9E2EF;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-flag-white: #F5F7FA;
  --color-ink-black: #111827;
}

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-btn-primary-bg: #B22234;
  --role-logo: #3C3B6E;
  --role-link: #3C3B6E;
  --role-headline: #3C3B6E;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #B08D57;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #B08D57;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #B08D57;
  --role-icon: #56739A;
  --role-border: #56739A;
  --role-outline: #56739A;
  --role-bg-light: #D9E2EF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-divider: #F5F7FA;
  --role-bg-dark: #111827;
  --role-text: #111827;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #111827;
}

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.
{
    "capitol-red": "#B22234",
    "heritage-navy": "#3C3B6E",
    "regal-brass": "#B08D57",
    "signal-slate": "#56739A",
    "porcelain-mist": "#D9E2EF",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "flag-white": "#F5F7FA",
    "ink-black": "#111827"
}
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