Canal Boat Colour Palette
The colours of a traditional narrowboat on the British canal network: that distinctive deep red hull, canal green paintwork, polished brass fittings catching the light, the grey-green of still water, and the cream of hand-painted roses and castles. This is the slow life, four miles an hour and not a care in the world. For heritage brands, travel, artisan products, canal-side pubs, and anything that wants to feel like it is in no rush whatsoever.
Colour codes
- Narrowboat Red #8B1A1A primary
- Canal Green #2D5A27 secondary
- Brass Fitting #B8860B accent
- Still Water #6B7B6B secondary
- Roses & Castles #FFF5E6 background
Usage guidance
Narrowboat Red is your primary, deep and traditional, use it for headers, primary buttons, and hero sections. Canal Green provides the classic contrast for secondary elements, navigation, and supporting content. Brass Fitting adds warmth for accents, badges, and premium touches. Still Water works for borders, dividers, and subtle backgrounds. Roses & Castles gives you a warm cream background. The red and green together are the whole narrowboat identity, so use them as your dominant pair.