Logo identity only. One of the Italian tricolore colors — restricted to official logo applications per brand guidelines.

General UI elements, backgrounds, body text, decorative purposes, or any non-logo usage.

Official OSDIA logo applications only

Represents the Italian tricolore green — symbolizing the plains and lush hills of Italy.

Very dark green with strong contrast against white. Sufficient contrast for large text on white backgrounds. Avoid pairing with Rubino (red-green color blindness concern).

Bianco, Nero

Per OSDIA brand guide: "The red and green primary colors should be used solely for logo identity purposes."

Logo identity and general use throughout all marketing materials. Backgrounds, text on dark surfaces, spacing, and layout breathing room.

Text on light backgrounds without sufficient contrast.

Backgrounds, logo applications, text on dark surfaces

Represents the Italian tricolore white — symbolizing the snowy Alps and other mountain regions of Italy.

Maximum lightness value. Requires dark text or overlays for readability. Minimum contrast partner should be at least 4.5:1 ratio for normal text.

Nero, Milano Midnight, Smeraldo, Rubino

Safe for universal application per brand guide.

Logo identity only. One of the Italian tricolore colors — restricted to official logo applications per brand guidelines.

General UI elements, call-to-action buttons, error states, backgrounds, or any non-logo usage.

Official OSDIA logo applications only

Represents the Italian tricolore red — symbolizing blood spilled in the Italian wars of independence.

High-saturation red with good contrast against white. Avoid pairing with Smeraldo for body text (red-green color blindness).

Bianco, Nero

Per OSDIA brand guide: "The red and green primary colors should be used solely for logo identity purposes."

Logo identity and general use throughout all marketing materials. Body text, headings, high-contrast UI elements, borders, and icon color.

Large solid background fills where Milano Midnight might be more brand-appropriate.

Body text, headings, borders, icons, logo applications

Signifies the sophistication, authority, and understated luxury often associated with Italian style and culture.

Near-black with excellent contrast against white (~16.5:1). Warm black (slight red undertone at HSL 345°), not pure #000000. Suitable for all text sizes.

Bianco, Siena Harvest, Torino Twilight, Roman Royalty

Warm black — not pure black — gives a more refined, less harsh appearance.

Section accents, decorative borders, highlight backgrounds, and rich visual emphasis areas.

Body text on light backgrounds without testing. Secondary colors are meant to complement, not dominate.

Section accents, decorative borders, highlight backgrounds

Purple signifies royalty, power, and creativity, reflecting OSDIA's rich history and enduring determination.

Dark color (28% lightness). Contrast against white ~9.5:1. Test carefully for normal-size text; may need white or very light text when used as background.

Bianco, Torino Twilight, Siena Harvest

Wine-purple tone evocative of the Veneto wine region.

Nature/heritage-themed sections, subtle backgrounds, and earthy design accents.

Pairing with Smeraldo (too similar in hue). Avoid as primary text color.

Heritage-themed sections, subtle backgrounds, earthy accents

Olive green signifies the timeless beauty and resilience of the Tuscan countryside.

Moderate-dark (33% lightness). Contrast against white ~5.8:1, marginal for normal body text at WCAG AA. Use white text on Bari Olive backgrounds.

Roman Royalty, Siena Harvest

Muted, earthy tone. Avoid placing adjacent to Smeraldo without clear separation.

Rich gold-toned accents, heritage sections, award/recognition contexts, and warm design elements.

Small text on medium backgrounds. Avoid where brighter gold (Siena Harvest) is more appropriate.

Heritage sections, award contexts, warm accents

Rich gold signifies the enduring allure of affluence, prestige of success, and timeless beauty of Roman treasures.

Mid-tone (41% lightness). Contrast against white ~4.2:1 — passes WCAG AA for large text only. Pair with Nero for accessible text.

Nero, Siena Harvest, Torino Twilight

The "dignified" gold — use for understated, authoritative accents.

Communication-focused sections, links, interactive elements, and coastal/fresh visual themes.

Pairing with Milano Midnight without sufficient contrast. Do not use for error or warning indicators.

Links, interactive elements, coastal-themed sections

Teal signifies clarity, communication, and tranquility, evoking the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast.

Dark teal (22% lightness, 100% saturation). Contrast against white ~7.1:1, passing WCAG AA and AAA for normal text.

Siena Harvest, Roman Royalty, Bianco

Highest-saturation secondary color. Functions well as a link/action color.

Highlights, calls to attention, warm accent areas, featured content markers, and decorative gold elements.

Body text on white backgrounds. Avoid using for warning/caution indicators.

Highlights, featured content markers, decorative gold elements

Harvest gold symbolizes the groundedness, strength, and richness found in the natural beauty of Italy's countryside.

Medium-tone warm color (42% lightness). Contrast against white ~3.4:1 — FAILS WCAG AA for normal text. Use for large/bold decorative text only, or dark text on Siena Harvest backgrounds.

Nero, Capri Cool, Roman Royalty, Palermo Passion

Brightest of the three gold-family colors. The "attention" gold — use sparingly for maximum impact.

Dramatic emphasis, passion/emotion-themed sections, rich visual accents, and heritage contexts.

Do not use interchangeably with Rubino (logo-only). Avoid for error states or destructive action buttons.

Dramatic emphasis, heritage contexts, rich visual accents

Deep red signifies bold and powerful emotion, evoking the passion, intensity, and dramatic flair of Italian culture.

Dark red (33% lightness). Contrast against white ~8.5:1, passing WCAG AA and AAA. Use white text on Palermo Passion backgrounds.

Siena Harvest, Bianco, Nero

The usable red for general brand materials (Rubino is logo-only). Darker and more muted than Rubino.

Subtle backgrounds, muted accent areas, secondary information, and warm supporting elements.

Primary text on white backgrounds. Avoid where stronger emphasis is needed.

Subtle backgrounds, muted accents, secondary information

Light gold signifies the generosity and compassion of Italian culture, combined with the warmth of its natural resources.

Mid-tone (51% lightness). Contrast against white ~2.9:1 — FAILS WCAG AA for all text sizes. Use as background with dark text (Nero) only. Contrast against Nero ~5.7:1 — passes AA.

Nero, Veneto Vino, Roman Royalty

Lightest of the three gold-family colors. The "soft" gold — best for backgrounds and supporting elements.

Authoritative sections, trust-building contexts, dark mode elements, headers, and strong visual anchors.

Pairing as text on Capri Cool backgrounds without testing. Do not use for link text if Capri Cool is already serving that role.

Headers, authoritative sections, dark mode elements, visual anchors

Deep blue signifies authority, knowledge, reliability, and sophistication associated with Roman history and the Italian seaside.

Very dark blue (29% lightness). Contrast against white ~10.5:1, passing WCAG AAA. Use white text on Milano Midnight backgrounds.

Siena Harvest, Roman Royalty, Bianco

Strongest "authority" color. Functions as dark alternative to Nero while maintaining formality.