Always use the recommended NHS LA colour palette.
When to use this pattern
Colour contrast:
The colour contrast ratio for text and interactive elements should be at least 4.5:1 as recommended by the W3C. Test your service to meet this standard.
Colour palette:
NHS Black # 231F20
NHS Dark Grey # 425563
NHS Mid Grey # 768692
NHS Pale Grey # E8EDEE
NHS Blue # 005EB8
NHS Dark Blue # 003087
NHS Bright Blue # 0072CE
NHS Light Blue # 41B6E6
NHS Aqua Blue # 00A9CE
NHS Dark Green # 006747
NHS Green # 009639
NHS Light Green # 78BE20
NHS Aqua Green # 00A499
NHS Purple(Academy)# 330072
NHS Dark Pink # 7C2855
NHS Pink # AE2573
NHS Dark Red # 8A1538
NHS Emergency Services # DA291C
NHS Orange # ED8B00
NHS Warm Yellow # FFB81C
NHS Yellow # FAE100
NHS Ambulance Yellow # EDFF21
White # FFFFFF
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