Terracotta#B94732
Goldenrod#E9B44C
Charcoal#323232
Slate Blue#5A7A91
Olive#728355
Palette direction

Woven Pottery Creative Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the colorful, textured weaving and natural pottery tones in the image, combining rich reds, warm yellows, and deep charcoals with supporting soft blues and olive greens balanced by a clean, neutral foundation. It evokes warmth, creativity, and grounded authenticity, ideal for brands seeking a vibrant yet natural identity.

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Creative color direction

Woven Pottery Creative Color Palette

This palette draws inspiration from the colorful, textured weaving and natural pottery tones in the image, combining rich reds, warm yellows, and deep charcoals with supporting soft blues and olive greens balanced by a clean, neutral foundation. It evokes warmth, creativity, and grounded authenticity, ideal for brands seeking a vibrant yet natural identity.

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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 White #FFFFFFon Charcoal #32323212.8:1 Excellent
Logo Jet #1A1A1Aon Goldenrod #E9B44C9.2:1 Excellent
Logo White #FFFFFFon Terracotta #B947325.2:1 Strong
Logo Jet #1A1A1Aon White #FFFFFF17.4:1 Excellent
Icon color
BackgroundTerracotta#B94732TextWhite#FFFFFF
Primary Button5.24:1
AA

Best for the main action users should notice first.

BackgroundGoldenrod#E9B44CTextJet#1A1A1A
Secondary Button9.20:1
AAA

Useful for softer choices and secondary paths.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextGoldenrod#E9B44C
Outlined Button1.89:1
Low

Good for lower-emphasis actions on light surfaces.

BackgroundWhite#FFFFFFTextTerracotta#B94732
Text Button5.24:1
AA

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

Palette composition8 colorsAnalogous color relationship
9:41Woven Pottery Creative Color Palette Color role balance
Analogous 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 combine a warm terracotta red with a bright golden yellow and a deep charcoal, creating a balanced split complementary harmony that is both energetic and grounded.

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.Terracotta #B94732
HeadlineUsed for main titles and key messages.Terracotta #B94732
LinkUsed for links and interactive text.Terracotta #B94732

Buttons

Primary Button
BackgroundTerracotta #B94732
TextWhite #FFFFFF
Secondary Button
BackgroundGoldenrod #E9B44C
TextJet #1A1A1A
Outlined Button
BackgroundGoldenrod #E9B44C
TextGoldenrod #E9B44C

Interface

TextDefault readable body text.Jet #1A1A1A
Bg LightLight page or section background.White #FFFFFF
Bg DarkDark page or section background.Ivory #F9F5EF
IconSmall interface icons and marks.Charcoal #323232
BorderCards, inputs, and component borders.Charcoal #323232
DividerSubtle separators between content.Charcoal #323232
OutlineFocus rings and emphasis outlines.Charcoal #323232

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 warm terracotta red with a bright golden yellow and a deep charcoal, creating a balanced split complementary harmony that is both energetic and grounded.

PrimaryTerracotta

RolesLogo, Link, Btn Primary Bg, Headline

Terracotta conveys warmth, natural sophistication, and artisanal craft.

HEX#B94732
RGB185, 71, 50
HSL9, 57, 46
CMYK0, 62, 73, 27
SecondaryGoldenrod

RolesBtn Secondary Bg, Btn Outlined Border, Btn Outlined Text

Goldenrod provides energy, optimism, and brightness to the palette.

HEX#E9B44C
RGB233, 180, 76
HSL40, 78, 61
CMYK0, 23, 67, 9
TertiaryCharcoal

RolesIcon, Border, Divider, Outline

Charcoal anchors the palette with depth and a contemporary neutral contrast.

HEX#323232
RGB50, 50, 50
HSL0, 0, 20
CMYK0, 0, 0, 80

Support Colors

The support colors extend the main palette with muted yet lively blue and olive hues that complement the warmth and add subtle visual interest below the main colors' prominence.

Slate Blue

Slate Blue softens and harmonizes the warmth, evoking serene woven threads.

HEX#5A7A91
RGB90, 122, 145
HSL205, 23, 46
CMYK38, 16, 0, 43
Olive

Olive balances the palette with an earthy undertone, reinforcing natural roots.

HEX#728355
RGB114, 131, 85
HSL82, 21, 42
CMYK13, 0, 35, 49

Neutral Colors

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

White

RolesBg Light, Btn Primary Text

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

RolesBg Dark

HEX#F9F5EF
RGB249, 245, 239
HSL36, 45, 96
CMYK0, 2, 4, 2
Jet

RolesText, Btn Secondary Text

HEX#1A1A1A
RGB26, 26, 26
HSL0, 0, 10
CMYK0, 0, 0, 90

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-terracotta: #B94732;
  --color-goldenrod: #E9B44C;
  --color-charcoal: #323232;
  --color-slate-blue: #5A7A91;
  --color-olive: #728355;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-ivory: #F9F5EF;
  --color-jet: #1A1A1A;
}

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: #B94732;
  --role-link: #B94732;
  --role-btn-primary-bg: #B94732;
  --role-headline: #B94732;
  --role-btn-secondary-bg: #E9B44C;
  --role-btn-outlined-border: #E9B44C;
  --role-btn-outlined-text: #E9B44C;
  --role-icon: #323232;
  --role-border: #323232;
  --role-divider: #323232;
  --role-outline: #323232;
  --role-bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --role-btn-primary-text: #FFFFFF;
  --role-bg-dark: #F9F5EF;
  --role-text: #1A1A1A;
  --role-btn-secondary-text: #1A1A1A;
}

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.
{
    "terracotta": "#B94732",
    "goldenrod": "#E9B44C",
    "charcoal": "#323232",
    "slate-blue": "#5A7A91",
    "olive": "#728355",
    "white": "#FFFFFF",
    "ivory": "#F9F5EF",
    "jet": "#1A1A1A"
}
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