The five swatches below form a Microsoft-inspired reference palette. They are separate from the larger sets of colors used in individual Microsoft apps and themes.
Orange (#F65314): The warm red-orange corner of this palette supplies a strong accent.
Lime Green (#7CBB00) is the yellow-green sample. It is brighter than the gray beside it.
The Azure Blue sample is #00A1F1. It provides the blue part of the four-color arrangement.
Golden Yellow (#FFBB00) sits between the orange and green in hue.
Dark Gray (#737373) is the neutral in this set. Text readability still depends on the background it is placed against.
Color Across Different Materials
Brand colors can appear in printed materials, packaging and digital layouts. The choice of ink, screen and surface can change their appearance.
Logo Colors and App Palettes
The four-square logo and an app’s working palette serve different purposes. Microsoft’s 2012 logo announcement describes the colored squares as an expression of its varied product portfolio.
The Power of User Preference
For your own workspace or design, choose an accent, a main text color and a background. An inspired palette can depart from the logo colors.
For a personal variation, try blue #4285F4 or the darker #2A5CBD. These are example substitutions, not additions to an official Microsoft brand palette.
