Color Palettes

Akira color palette

1988 · Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo

Neo-Tokyo at night, in dark blues and blacks cut by neon lights, and Kaneda’s famous red bike. Red and electric blue are the signature of the cyberpunk look the film created.

Akira palettes

Kaneda’s bike
Neo-Tokyo
Explosion

Palettes created by paletadecolores.org from the look of the film. They are not official colors and we do not use images from the film.

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All the colors of Akira

Tap a color to copy its code. Next to it is the closest named color.

#1B1B1E≈ Ebony

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How to use the colors of Akira

To make a design that feels like Akira, use one color as the background or main color (about 60%), a second one for blocks and large text (30%) and the boldest one only for details (10%). These palettes work for themed parties, invitations, video thumbnails, nails, home decor or your own photo edits.

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Color palettes: Akira color palette
Color palettes: Akira color palette

Frequently asked questions

What are the colors of Akira?

The most recognizable colors of Akira are #D7263D, #1B1B1E, #F2F2F2, #5B5F97. This page has three palettes inspired by the film with their HEX codes.

Are these the official colors of the film?

No. These palettes were created by us from the look of the film, for inspiration. For the exact colors of a scene, upload a screenshot to the movie color palette generator.