TechnologyFounded 1975
Microsoft Brand Colors
Microsoft's four-color logo reflects its diverse product ecosystem — Windows, Office, Xbox, and Bing.
microsoft.com ↗Brand Palette
#F25022
#7FBA00
#00A4EF
#FFB900
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Quadrant 2
Quadrant 3
Quadrant 4
Color Values
Microsoft Red
Quadrant 1
- HEX
- #F25022
- RGB
- rgb(242, 80, 34)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 89%, 54%)
Microsoft Green
Quadrant 2
- HEX
- #7FBA00
- RGB
- rgb(127, 186, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(79, 100%, 36%)
Microsoft Blue
Quadrant 3
- HEX
- #00A4EF
- RGB
- rgb(0, 164, 239)
- HSL
- hsl(199, 100%, 47%)
Microsoft Yellow
Quadrant 4
- HEX
- #FFB900
- RGB
- rgb(255, 185, 0)
- HSL
- hsl(44, 100%, 50%)
Accessibility Analysis
| Color | on White | on Black |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft Red | 3.53:1AA Large | 5.95:1AA |
Microsoft Green | 2.35:1Fail | 8.93:1AAA |
Microsoft Blue | 2.78:1Fail | 7.56:1AAA |
Microsoft Yellow | 1.72:1Fail | 12.19:1AAA |
WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. AA Large requires 3:1 for large text (18pt+) and UI components. AAA requires 7:1.
CSS Implementation
:root {
--microsoft-microsoft-red: #F25022;
--microsoft-microsoft-green: #7FBA00;
--microsoft-microsoft-blue: #00A4EF;
--microsoft-microsoft-yellow: #FFB900;
}
/* Usage example */
.btn-primary {
background-color: var(--microsoft-microsoft-red);
color: #ffffff;
}Similar Color Alternatives
Named colors visually closest to Microsoft's primary color — useful for approximations or accessible substitutes.
Design Notes
Color Psychology
Microsoft uses a mid-tone palette anchored by Microsoft Red (#F25022). Blue and cool tones dominate tech branding, signaling trust, innovation, and reliability. Multicolor palettes suggest inclusivity and ecosystem breadth.
Design Principles
- Multi-color system allows segmentation across products and sub-brands
- Consistent color usage across touchpoints builds strong brand recognition
- Color palette reflects the brand's industry positioning and audience expectations
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Tags
techmulticolorenterprisesoftware
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Microsoft's official brand colors?
Microsoft's official brand colors are: Microsoft Red (#F25022), Microsoft Green (#7FBA00), Microsoft Blue (#00A4EF), Microsoft Yellow (#FFB900).
What is Microsoft's primary color hex code?
Microsoft's primary brand color is Microsoft Red with hex code #F25022.
What are the RGB values for Microsoft's primary color?
Microsoft Red (#F25022) has RGB values of rgb(242, 80, 34).
What is the HSL value of Microsoft's primary color?
Microsoft Red has an HSL value of hsl(13, 89%, 54%).
Is Microsoft's primary color WCAG accessible?
Microsoft Red (#F25022) has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 on white, which passes WCAG AA Large.
What industry is Microsoft in?
Microsoft operates in the Technology industry, founded in 1975.