Palette

Retro Arcade Blitz

A vivid explosion of primary and secondary colors, directly inspired by classic 8-bit arcade game graphics.

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Interface

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A quick look at how Retro Arcade Blitz reads on buttons, badges, and alerts before you commit.

This alert border and accent use the palette's detail color.

Marketing banner

Launch

Built with Retro Arcade Blitz.

A bolder treatment that stretches the primary and secondary colors across a full gradient banner.

Data visualization

#FF0000#00FF00#0000FF#FFFF00#FFA500

Palette guide

How to use Retro Arcade Blitz

Overview

The Retro Arcade Blitz palette is a vivid explosion of primary and secondary colors, directly inspired by classic 8-bit arcade game graphics. Featuring bold #FF0000 (red), #00FF00 (green), #0000FF (blue), #FFFF00 (yellow), and #FFA500 (orange), this scheme embodies raw, energetic fun. Designers and developers can leverage these vibrant, high-contrast hues to create engaging, playful, and distinctly nostalgic experiences. It's the perfect choice for projects aiming to capture the essence of vintage gaming with a modern, impactful punch.

Best used for

Children's entertainment branding and websites
Retro game development and pixel art
Vibrant event posters and flyers
Educational apps for young learners
Digital art projects with a bold aesthetic
Playful branding and marketing campaigns

Suggested color roles

primary

Use #0000FF (blue) as a strong, foundational color for main backgrounds or critical UI elements, providing stability.

secondary

Employ #FF0000 (red) for energetic accents, warnings, or interactive elements that demand immediate attention.

accent

Apply #FFFF00 (yellow) as a bright, intense highlight for calls to action, scores, or important notifications.

background

A dark neutral like #1a1a1a or pure black is ideal for backgrounds to allow these bright colors to truly pop.

text

For optimal readability on dark backgrounds, use #FFFF00 (yellow) or #00FF00 (green) for headings and key information. For general text, white provides good contrast.

Accessibility notes

High contrast is crucial; use these bright colors on very dark backgrounds for text readability to meet WCAG standards.
Avoid using red (#FF0000) and green (#00FF00) together for critical information due to common color blindness issues.
Yellow (#FFFF00) offers excellent contrast on black, making it highly suitable for headings and important alerts.
Ensure interactive elements are clearly distinguishable beyond just color, using shapes or text labels.

Recommended combinations

Primary Blast

Creates a classic, high-impact combination, perfect for bold headers, iconic logos, or dynamic game interfaces.

#FF0000 · #0000FF · #FFFF00

Arcade Rush

Offers an energetic and vibrant play, suitable for progress bars, game elements, or lively background patterns.

#00FF00 · #FFA500 · #FF0000

Pixel Power

Provides a dynamic and balanced brightness, excellent for creating engaging infographics, UI components, or pixel art designs.

#0000FF · #FFFF00 · #FFA500

CSS variables

:root {
  --retro-arcade-blitz-1: #FF0000;
  --retro-arcade-blitz-2: #00FF00;
  --retro-arcade-blitz-3: #0000FF;
  --retro-arcade-blitz-4: #FFFF00;
  --retro-arcade-blitz-5: #FFA500;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "retro-arcade-blitz": {
        1: "#FF0000",
        2: "#00FF00",
        3: "#0000FF",
        4: "#FFFF00",
        5: "#FFA500",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#FF0000

Color 2#00FF00

Color 3#0000FF

Color 4#FFFF00

Color 5#FFA500

Accessibility

Contrast checker

2.9:1Fail

2.1:1Fail

3.7:1AA18

2:1Fail

2.9:1Fail

6.3:1AA

1.3:1Fail

1.4:1Fail

2.1:1Fail

6.3:1AA

8:1AAA

4.4:1AA18

3.7:1AA18

1.3:1Fail

8:1AAA

1.8:1Fail

2:1Fail

1.4:1Fail

4.4:1AA18

1.8:1Fail

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