Palette

Retro Game Pixel

Bold, simple colors inspired by classic 8-bit video games, evoking a sense of nostalgia and digital fun.

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

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

Data visualization

#000000#FF0000#00FF00#0000FF#FFFFFF

Palette guide

How to use Retro Game Pixel

Overview

The Retro Game Pixel palette (version 1) is a fundamental, high-contrast collection directly inspired by the iconic primary colors of early 8-bit video games. It features a stark black #000000 and pure white #FFFFFF for ultimate contrast, beautifully complemented by a bold red #FF0000, a bright green #00FF00, and a classic blue #0000FF. This palette is indispensable for designers and developers aiming to recreate authentic retro gaming experiences, pixel art, or any project requiring clear, simple, and impactful color communication. Its foundational nature makes it incredibly versatile for conveying digital nostalgia with a clean, graphic edge.

Best used for

Classic 8-bit game design
Pixel art creation
High-contrast web interfaces
Educational apps for basic concepts
Minimalist retro branding
Digital illustrations with bold outlines

Suggested color roles

primary

#000000 - A fundamental black, perfect for backgrounds, outlines, or primary text, providing a strong base.

secondary

#FF0000 - A bold, clear red, ideal for warnings, player characters, or significant calls-to-action.

accent

#FFFFFF - Pure white, excellent for highlights, text on dark backgrounds, or creating stark visual contrast.

background

#000000 - A deep black provides an excellent stage for the vibrant primary colors to stand out.

text

#FFFFFF - Pure white offers maximum readability on dark backgrounds like #000000 and can be used on #FF0000, #00FF00, and #0000FF with good contrast.

Accessibility notes

Black text on white background (#000000 on #FFFFFF) offers excellent contrast and readability.
White text on #FF0000, #00FF00, and #0000FF generally provides good contrast, but always verify with a WCAG tool.
Avoid using #FF0000 (red) and #00FF00 (green) immediately adjacent for color-blind users; use additional visual cues.
This palette's high contrast makes it generally accessible, but ensure interactive elements are clearly distinguishable.

Recommended combinations

Core 8-bit

The essential combination for game sprites, menus, or any design needing clear, impactful retro visuals.

#000000 · #FF0000 · #FFFFFF

Primary Contrast

A vibrant pairing against black, perfect for level elements, status bars, or abstract digital patterns.

#00FF00 · #0000FF · #000000

Clean Interface

High-contrast and direct, suitable for UI elements, labels, or clear messaging in a retro style.

#FFFFFF · #000000 · #FF0000

CSS variables

:root {
  --retro-game-pixel-1: #000000;
  --retro-game-pixel-2: #FF0000;
  --retro-game-pixel-3: #00FF00;
  --retro-game-pixel-4: #0000FF;
  --retro-game-pixel-5: #FFFFFF;
}

Tailwind config

theme: {
  extend: {
    colors: {
      "retro-game-pixel": {
        1: "#000000",
        2: "#FF0000",
        3: "#00FF00",
        4: "#0000FF",
        5: "#FFFFFF",
      }
    }
  }
}

Hex values

Color 1#000000

Color 2#FF0000

Color 3#00FF00

Color 4#0000FF

Color 5#FFFFFF

Accessibility

Contrast checker

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2.1:1Fail

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21:1AAA

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