Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette for Creative Branding | ColorFly.d...

Tangerine Red#D93025

Deep Olive#39412B

Burnt Ochre#BB8453

Soft Cream#E2D7C9

Muted Brick#8B4E3B

Palette direction

Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the bold, graphic contrasts and dynamic composition of the image, capturing its energetic reds, deep shadows, and muted earth tones, balanced by soft and dark neutrals for versatile branding use.

AnalogousCreativevibrantredcontrastillustrative

Desktop website

Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

Creative color direction

Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette

This palette is inspired by the bold, graphic contrasts and dynamic composition of the image, capturing its energetic reds, deep shadows, and muted earth tones, balanced by soft and dark neutrals for versatile branding use.

Explore the color system View examples Guidelines

Browser tab & favicon

Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette

https://Colorfly.design

16px source shown at 4x Favicon inspection

Check whether the symbol stays distinct before it reaches the browser tab.

Instagram post

colorfly

Logo color pairings

10.7:1

10.7:1

7.5:1

Logo pattern

Gradients

Mobile website

9:41

Creative Vibrant Red Contrast Color Palette

The main colors feature a vivid red that commands attention, a rich dark olive for depth, and a muted burnt ochre that grounds the palette with warmth and balance, creating a visually compelling triad with strong identity.

iPhone app icon

9:41

Wednesday, July 109:41

Email signature

New message

Tohello@client.com

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

Continue to Color Roles

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.Tangerine Red #D93025

HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Tangerine Red #D93025

LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Tangerine Red #D93025

Buttons

Primary Button

Contrast4.77:1AA

BackgroundTangerine Red #D93025

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Secondary Button

Contrast10.69:1AA

BackgroundDeep Olive #39412B

TextPure White #FFFFFF

Outlined Button

Contrast4.77:1AA

BorderTangerine Red #D93025

TextTangerine Red #D93025

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Jet Black #1C1C1C

Bg LightLight page or section background.Pure White #FFFFFF

Bg DarkDark page or section background.Charcoal Gray #2F2F2F

IconSmall interface icons and marks.Soft Cream #E2D7C9

BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Soft Cream #E2D7C9

DividerSubtle separators between content.Soft Cream #E2D7C9

OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Soft Cream #E2D7C9

Continue to Color Specs

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

Tangerine RedMain color - #D93025

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Deep OliveMain color - #39412B

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Burnt OchreMain color - #BB8453

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Soft CreamSupport color - #E2D7C9

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Muted BrickSupport color - #8B4E3B

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Pure WhiteNeutral color - #FFFFFF

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Jet BlackNeutral color - #1C1C1C

CMYK

Calculated CMYK

Charcoal GrayNeutral color - #2F2F2F

Palette Colors

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

Main (Brand) Colors

The main colors feature a vivid red that commands attention, a rich dark olive for depth, and a muted burnt ochre that grounds the palette with warmth and balance, creating a visually compelling triad with strong identity.

PrimaryTangerine Red

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text, Headline

Tangerine Red energizes and attracts immediate attention, perfect for bold brand recognition.

HEX#D93025

RGB217, 48, 37

HSL4, 71, 50

CMYK0, 78, 83, 15

SecondaryDeep Olive

RolesBtn Secondary Bg

Deep Olive provides grounding and depth, balancing intense reds with a rich natural tone.

HEX#39412B

RGB57, 65, 43

HSL82, 20, 21

CMYK12, 0, 34, 75

TertiaryBurnt Ochre

Burnt Ochre adds warmth and subtle earthiness, complementing the main red and dark green with softness.

HEX#BB8453

RGB187, 132, 83

HSL28, 43, 53

CMYK0, 29, 56, 27

Support Colors

Support colors extend the main vibrant palette with a soft cream and desaturated brick that reinforce warmth and add contrast without overpowering the main colors.

Soft Cream

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Soft Cream provides a neutral, light contrast that complements the strong hues without distraction.

HEX#E2D7C9

RGB226, 215, 201

HSL34, 30, 84

CMYK0, 5, 11, 11

Muted Brick

Muted Brick introduces a subdued counterpart to the bright red, enhancing warmth and visual harmony.

HEX#8B4E3B

RGB139, 78, 59

HSL14, 40, 39

CMYK0, 44, 58, 45

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

Jet Black

RolesText

HEX#1C1C1C

RGB28, 28, 28

HSL0, 0, 11

CMYK0, 0, 0, 89

Charcoal Gray

RolesBg Dark

HEX#2F2F2F

RGB47, 47, 47

HSL0, 0, 18

CMYK0, 0, 0, 82

Continue to Export

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
{
    "format": "colorfly_palette_v2",
    "source": "colorfly.design",
    "colors": [
        {
            "name": "Tangerine Red",
            "hex": "#D93025",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 78,
                "y": 83,
                "k": 15,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Deep Olive",
            "hex": "#39412B",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 12,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 34,
                "k": 75,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Burnt Ochre",
            "hex": "#BB8453",
            "role": "main",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 29,
                "y": 56,
                "k": 27,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Soft Cream",
            "hex": "#E2D7C9",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 5,
                "y": 11,
                "k": 11,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Muted Brick",
            "hex": "#8B4E3B",
            "role": "support",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 44,
                "y": 58,
                "k": 45,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Pure White",
            "hex": "#FFFFFF",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 0,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Jet Black",
            "hex": "#1C1C1C",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 89,
                "source": "colorfly"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Charcoal Gray",
            "hex": "#2F2F2F",
            "role": "neutral",
            "cmyk": {
                "c": 0,
                "m": 0,
                "y": 0,
                "k": 82,
                "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-tangerine-red: #D93025;
  --color-deep-olive: #39412B;
  --color-burnt-ochre: #BB8453;
  --color-soft-cream: #E2D7C9;
  --color-muted-brick: #8B4E3B;
  --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-jet-black: #1C1C1C;
  --color-charcoal-gray: #2F2F2F;
}

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: #D93025;
  --role-link: #D93025;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #D93025;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #D93025;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #D93025;
  --role-headline: #D93025;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #39412B;
  --role-icon: #E2D7C9;
  --role-border: #E2D7C9;
  --role-divider: #E2D7C9;
  --role-outline: #E2D7C9;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-text: #1C1C1C;
  --role-bg-dark: #2F2F2F;
}

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.

{
    "tangerine-red": "#D93025",
    "deep-olive": "#39412B",
    "burnt-ochre": "#BB8453",
    "soft-cream": "#E2D7C9",
    "muted-brick": "#8B4E3B",
    "pure-white": "#FFFFFF",
    "jet-black": "#1C1C1C",
    "charcoal-gray": "#2F2F2F"
}

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: #D93025;
  --gradient-partner: #EA8D87;
  --gradient-accent: #E2D7C9;
  --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: #D93025;
  --gradient-text-b: #EA8D87;
  --gradient-text-c: #888179;
  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>

Start with room to explore

Build your first color system

Try ColorFly with 5 free AI actions and turn your next brand direction into a palette with purpose. No credit card required.

Try it for free

Press Space to load new palette