Afrofuturism color interpretation

Lagos 2050

Near-future African megacity: copper towers and electric lagoon

This is one of several color interpretations commonly associated with Afrofuturism.

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PaletteLagos 2050
Batch031-L2
Pigments0 / 5 Sampled
MoodNear-future African me
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near-future african megacity: copper towers and electric lagoon

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Hex Reference
#040810Midnight Lagos
#008888Electric Lagoon
#C06820Copper Tower
#F0B800Gold Sun
#C8E0F0Haze Sky
Color Psychology

Midnight Lagos sets the weight of the palette in trust and stability, and Electric Lagoon is the swatch that breaks rank: a single teal that stops the set reading as one note. Midnight Lagos to Haze Sky spans 82 points of lightness, so the palette can carry its own hierarchy without reaching for a second one. Saturation averages 78 percent with Electric Lagoon at the top, which is loud enough that the palette will fight anything else on the page.

truststabilitycalmcompetenceclarityfreshness
Midnight Lagos#040810

Midnight Lagos a deep navy or midnight blue, trust deepened into authority and gravity.

Electric Lagoon#008888

Electric Lagoon a bright turquoise or peacock teal: tropical, confident, unmistakably alive.

Copper Tower#C06820

Copper Tower a citrus-bright orange: enthusiasm, playfulness, an unmistakable call to attention.

Gold Sun#F0B800

Gold Sun an electric, high-visibility yellow: caution and euphoria share the same wavelength here.

Haze Sky#C8E0F0

Haze Sky a pale sky blue, calm without weight, open, breathable, unguarded.

The Aesthetic

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About This Palette
What colors are in the Lagos 2050 color palette?

5 colors, calibrated to work as one system.

The swatches

  1. Midnight Lagos: #040810
  2. Electric Lagoon: #008888
  3. Copper Tower: #C06820
  4. Gold Sun: #F0B800
  5. Haze Sky: #C8E0F0
What mood does the Lagos 2050 color palette convey?

Near-future African megacity: copper towers and electric lagoon

Is Lagos 2050 related to Afrofuturism?

Yes. Lagos 2050 is one of several color interpretations commonly associated with the Afrofuturism aesthetic. Each interpretation captures a distinct emotional register within the same visual world.

What are the hex codes for the Lagos 2050 palette?

Hex codes

  1. #040810
  2. #008888
  3. #C06820
  4. #F0B800
  5. #C8E0F0

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