Color Palettes

Strong Color Palette – HEX, RGB & Design Inspiration

Color Details

HEX: #161D28

RGB: 22, 29, 40

HEX: #232C3B

RGB: 35, 44, 59

HEX: #6A7483

RGB: 106, 116, 131

HEX: #F0F0F0

RGB: 240, 240, 240

HEX: #FF6C3A

RGB: 255, 108, 58

WCAG Accessibility Checker
Contrast ratios and WCAG compliance for text readability. AAA is enhanced conformance, AA is standard, and 4.5:1 minimum for normal text.

Text on White/Black Backgrounds

#161D28
On White
16.93:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.24:1
Fail
#232C3B
On White
14.05:1
AAA (Enhanced)
On Black
1.49:1
Fail
#6A7483
On White
4.73:1
AA (Standard)
On Black
4.44:1
AA (Large Text)
#F0F0F0
On White
1.14:1
Fail
On Black
18.43:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#FF6C3A
On White
2.82:1
Fail
On Black
7.46:1
AAA (Enhanced)

Color Pair Combinations (10 total)

#161D28 / #F0F0F0
14.85:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#232C3B / #F0F0F0
12.33:1
AAA (Enhanced)
#161D28 / #FF6C3A
6.01:1
AA (Standard)
#232C3B / #FF6C3A
4.99:1
AA (Standard)
#6A7483 / #F0F0F0
4.15:1
AA (Large Text)
#161D28 / #6A7483
3.58:1
AA (Large Text)
#232C3B / #6A7483
2.97:1
Fail
#F0F0F0 / #FF6C3A
2.47:1
Fail
#6A7483 / #FF6C3A
1.68:1
Fail
#161D28 / #232C3B
1.21:1
Fail

WCAG Contrast Standards:

  • AAA (7:1): Enhanced contrast for maximum readability
  • AA (4.5:1): Minimum for normal text (under 18pt)
  • AA Large (3:1): Acceptable for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
  • Fail: Below WCAG standards, not recommended for text
Live UI Preview
See your palette applied to real components with optimized text colors for accessibility
WCAG Guidelines

Recommended Text Colors

Aa
Primary
16.93:1 (AAA)
Aa
Secondary
14.05:1 (AAA)
Aa
Accent
4.73:1 (AA)
Aa
Background
18.43:1 (AAA)
Aa
Neutral
7.46:1 (AAA)

Buttons

Optimized for readability
Primary: 16.93:1 AAA
Secondary: 14.05:1 AAA
Accent: 4.73:1 AA

Form Elements

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Badges & Tags

PrimarySecondaryAccentNeutralOutline

Alerts & Notifications

Information

This is an informational message using your primary color

Gradient Generator
Create beautiful gradients from your palette colors. Copy the CSS code and use directly in your projects.

Horizontal (Left to Right)

background: linear-gradient(to right, #161D28 0%, #232C3B 25%, #6A7483 50%, #F0F0F0 75%, #FF6C3A 100%);

Vertical (Top to Bottom)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #161D28 0%, #232C3B 25%, #6A7483 50%, #F0F0F0 75%, #FF6C3A 100%);

Diagonal (Top Left to Bottom Right)

background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #161D28 0%, #232C3B 25%, #6A7483 50%, #F0F0F0 75%, #FF6C3A 100%);

Usage Tips:

  • Copy the CSS code and paste directly into your stylesheets
  • Linear gradients work great for backgrounds and hero sections
  • Radial gradients are perfect for spotlights and focus effects
  • Conic gradients create eye-catching loading spinners and progress indicators
  • Smooth transitions ensure seamless color blending
Color Blindness Simulator
See how your palette appears to people with different types of color vision deficiency (CVD). Approximately 8% of males and 0.5% of females have some form of color blindness.

Normal Vision

No color vision deficiency

Color Swatches

#161D28

#232C3B

#6A7483

#F0F0F0

#FF6C3A

Full Palette View

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Color Psychology & Brand Analysis
Understand the emotional impact, brand personality, and psychological effects of your color palette

Overall Mood & Feel

Calm, professional, and trustworthy

Emotional Impact

Calming and contemplative, promoting feelings of trust, stability, and peace. The balanced lightness creates versatility across different contexts

Psychological Effect

This 5-color palette creates a calm, professional, and trustworthy. The combination works together to create memorable visual experiences that influence consumer perception, decision-making, and brand recall. The rich variety provides versatility while maintaining cohesive emotional messaging across touchpoints.

Brand Personality Traits

Reliable
Professional
Secure
Stable
Trustworthy

Perfect For These Industries

Technology
Healthcare
Finance & Banking
Corporate

Target Audience

Business professionals and decision-makers seeking reliability and competence

Individual Color Psychology

#161D28

Professional and authoritative

Emotions Evoked

Authority
Confidence
Stability
Power

Personality Traits

Trustworthy
Dependable
Intelligent
Professional
Calm

Brand Traits

Reliable
Professional
Secure
Stable
Trustworthy

Ideal Industries

Finance & Banking
Technology
Healthcare
Corporate
Insurance
Social Media
Aviation

Marketing Use

Most popular color globally. Builds trust and reduces stress. Ideal for corporate brands, financial services, and healthcare. Can suppress appetite.

Cultural Meanings

Western: Trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence
Eastern: Immortality, spirituality, depth, stability
Global: Most universally liked color, depth, stability

Color Harmony Analysis

Palette Mood

Dark & BoldBalancedLight & Airy

Temperature

CoolNeutralWarm

This palette combines dark & bold and balanced and light & airy moods with cool and neutral and warm tones, making it versatile for various design applications.

Professional Implementation Guide

This complementary strong palette features 5 carefully selected cool tones that create a calm and professional aesthetic. With medium contrast levels and moderate saturation, this palette is optimized for corporate branding and business websites.

Web Design & Development

For web development, implement this palette with CSS variables for easy theme switching. Consider adding darker variants for better text readability.

  • Apply the 60-30-10 rule for visual hierarchy
  • Use accent colors for CTAs and hover states
  • Maintain consistent color usage across all pages
  • Test responsive behavior on multiple devices

Mobile App Interfaces

In mobile applications, these cool tones provide excellent battery efficiency on OLED screens. Use the subtle color variations to define clear touch targets.

  • Design both light and dark mode variants
  • Consider thumb-reach zones for color placement
  • Test under direct sunlight and low light
  • Use color to indicate interactive elements

Brand Identity Systems

Build a cohesive brand identity by designating specific colors for specific purposes. Establish your primary brand color from the most distinctive shade and create comprehensive brand guidelines specifying exact usage scenarios.

  • Define primary, secondary, and accent colors
  • Create usage rules for marketing materials
  • Specify minimum sizes and clear space
  • Document do's and don'ts for consistency

Frontend Development

Developers can integrate this palette efficiently using modern CSS techniques. Export as CSS variables for maximum flexibility, allowing theme switching and dynamic color updates without rewriting stylesheets.

  • Use CSS custom properties for theming
  • Implement semantic color naming conventions
  • Create utility classes for rapid prototyping
  • Consider CSS-in-JS for component-scoped colors

Print Design

For print materials, convert to CMYK using #161D28 as the dominant color for headers and #FF6C3A for accents. These colors translate well to print with minimal adjustment.

  • Add to your design software color library
  • Create swatches for quick color access
  • Use CMYK values for print production
  • Request color proofs before final print

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing materials benefit from consistent color usage that reinforces brand recognition. Apply this palette across email campaigns, landing pages, advertisements, and social media for maximum impact and memorability.

  • Maintain color consistency across channels
  • A/B test color variations for conversion
  • Consider cultural color associations
  • Align colors with campaign messaging

Strategic Color Distribution

Professional designers follow the 60-30-10 rule for balanced color distribution. Here's how to apply this principle with the Strong:

60%

Dominant Color

#161D28

Use #161D28 as your primary color for backgrounds, main content areas. This blue tone should occupy about 60% of your design space.

30%

Secondary Color

#6A7483

Apply #6A7483 as your secondary color for subtle backgrounds and card components. Allocate approximately 30% of your layout to this color.

10%

Accent Color

#FF6C3A

Reserve #FF6C3A for accent elements like buttons, links, and important highlights. This orange accent should be used sparingly (10% of design) to draw attention to key actions.

Professional Best Practices

Smart Usage Tips

  • Add warm accent colors to create focal points and prevent designs from feeling too cold
  • Test your palette across different devices and lighting conditions before finalizing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't use all colors equally—establish clear visual hierarchy through color weight
  • Avoid low-contrast text combinations that strain readability
  • Don't rely solely on color to convey meaning (use icons, text, and patterns too)
  • Avoid inconsistent color usage across different pages or screens
  • Don't assume screen colors match print output—always request physical proofs

Palette Overview & Statistics

5

Total Colors

4

Associated Tags

5

Categories

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Color Analysis & Technical Guide

Detailed breakdown of each color's role, characteristics, and optimal applications. This complementary palette creates a calm and professional aesthetic perfect for corporate branding and business websites.

Individual Color Breakdown

Each color in this cool palette has been analyzed for its properties and ideal usage scenarios. The medium contrast and moderate saturation ensure harmonious visual relationships.

  • #161D28

    BLUE

    #161D28 serves as the primary/dominant color in this palette. This dark blue (muted) brings professionalism and depth Use it for headers, navigation bars, and brand elements.

    Dark toneH: 217°S: 29%L: 12%
  • #232C3B

    BLUE

    #232C3B serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This dark blue (muted) brings professionalism and depth Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 218°S: 26%L: 18%
  • #6A7483

    BLUE

    #6A7483 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This medium blue (muted) brings professionalism and depth Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Dark toneH: 216°S: 11%L: 46%
  • #F0F0F0

    WHITE

    #F0F0F0 serves as the secondary/supporting color in this palette. This light white (muted) brings cleanliness and simplicity Use it for cards, borders, section dividers, and supporting UI components.

    Light toneH: 0°S: 0%L: 94%
  • #FF6C3A

    ORANGE

    #FF6C3A serves as the accent/highlight color in this palette. This medium orange (highly saturated) brings creativity and enthusiasm Use it for call-to-action buttons, links, important notifications, and interactive elements.

    Light toneH: 15°S: 100%L: 61%

Palette Characteristics

This palette exhibits distinct characteristics that make it particularly suitable for specific design applications and industries.

Color Temperaturecool

Cool tones convey professionalism, trust, and calmness. Ideal for corporate and tech applications.

Contrast Levelmedium

Medium contrast provides visual interest while maintaining readability with proper text color choices.

Saturationmoderate

Moderate saturation balances visual interest with professional restraint.

Brightness Rangebalanced

Balanced brightness provides flexibility for both light and dark design elements.

💡 Pro Tips for This Palette

  • Perfect for: corporate branding, business websites. The complementary color relationship creates natural visual flow.
  • Mood & Psychology: This palette evokes a calm and professional feeling, making it ideal for brands seeking to convey those qualities.
  • Accessibility: Test text combinations carefully with contrast checkers to ensure accessibility compliance.
  • Extensions: Create tints (add white) and shades (add black) to expand this 5-color palette into a comprehensive design system.
  • Cultural Context: Cool tones are generally perceived as professional worldwide but always research cultural color meanings.

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Explore Strong Palette

The Strong color palette embodies a sense of confidence and authority, evoking feelings of stability and trust in those who experience it. At its core, this palette is defined by a rich navy blue, reminiscent of a clear night sky, which sets the tone for a sophisticated and professional aesthetic. As the eye moves through the palette, it's drawn to the deep, dark blues and greys, such as the 161D28 and 232C3B, which provide a sense of balance and grounding. These cool, muted tones are expertly offset by the warm, vibrant 6A7483, a gentle grey blue that adds a touch of approachability to the overall feel.

As we delve deeper into the Strong palette, we find that each color plays a unique role in creating a sense of harmony and visual interest. The 161D28, a dark, cool grey, serves as a versatile background or accent color, providing depth and contrast to the other shades in the palette. In contrast, the 232C3B is a slightly lighter, more muted grey blue that can be used to add subtle nuance and texture to designs. The 6A7483, with its gentle, soothing quality, is perfect for creating a sense of calm and serenity, while the F0F0F0, a clean and crisp neutral, provides a welcome respite from the richer, darker tones. Finally, the FF6C3A, a bright, energetic orange red, adds a pop of excitement and energy to the palette, drawing the viewer's eye and creating a sense of visual tension.

The Strong palette is incredibly versatile, lending itself to a wide range of design applications, from websites and apps to branding and marketing materials. Its bold, professional aesthetic makes it an ideal choice for corporate and tech industries, where a sense of authority and expertise is essential. Designers can use this palette to create a sense of continuity and cohesion across multiple platforms and touchpoints, from digital interfaces to print materials. Whether used in a website's hero section or as a dominant color in a brand's visual identity, the Strong palette is sure to make a lasting impression on viewers.

The colors in the Strong palette have a profound impact on viewer perception and behavior, influencing emotions and attitudes in subtle yet powerful ways. The navy blues and dark greys, such as the 161D28 and 232C3B, convey a sense of trust and stability, while the 6A7483 and F0F0F0 add a touch of warmth and approachability. The FF6C3A, with its vibrant, energetic quality, can stimulate excitement and enthusiasm, encouraging viewers to take action. By carefully balancing these colors, designers can create a visual language that resonates with their target audience and supports their brand's messaging and goals.

To get the most out of the Strong palette, designers should consider pairing these colors with complementary shades that enhance their natural beauty and emotional resonance. For example, the 6A7483 can be paired with a deep pink or red, such as a shade reminiscent of the FF6C3A, to create a striking visual contrast. Alternatively, the 161D28 and 232C3B can be used in conjunction with a bright, sunny yellow to add a touch of warmth and optimism to the design. By experimenting with different combinations and pairings, designers can unlock the full potential of the Strong palette and create designs that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant.

Palette Image

Below is the generated palette image showing all colors in a vertical layout. Perfect for sharing on social media or using as a reference.

Strong image

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using and implementing the strong palette effectively in your projects.