Modern Manchester Colour Palette

Inspired by Manchester's transformation from industrial powerhouse to creative capital. Red brick, steel, the Hacienda's yellow, and the neon glow of the Northern Quarter. A palette for creative agencies, music brands, and urban projects.

Colour codes

  • Canal Street Dark #1C1C1E background
  • Red Brick #C84B31 primary
  • Hacienda Yellow #ECBA09 secondary
  • Ship Canal #4A90A4 accent
  • Cotton #F0ECE3 text

Usage guidance

Canal Street Dark provides a moody, industrial backdrop that lets the colours sing. Red Brick is your primary colour for headings and key actions, grounding everything in Manchester's architectural DNA. Hacienda Yellow brings the energy and works brilliantly for highlights, badges, and hover states. Ship Canal adds a cool counterpoint for links and secondary elements. Cotton ensures clean, readable text against the dark backgrounds.

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