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Tracearr Brand Style Guide

1. Core Brand Concept

Tracearr's visual identity reflects: - Security --- controlled access, protection, enforcement - Visibility --- tracing sessions, device intel, location anomalies - Modern simplicity --- clean geometry, minimal noise, premium feel - Tech-forward aesthetic --- gradients, subtle glow, deep contrast


2. Logo System

Primary Logo (Horizontal)

Shield icon left + "TRACEARR" wordmark.

Shield monogram with stylized T-path + radar arcs.

Safe Spacing & Minimum Size

  • Clearspace around the logo = height of the dot at the bottom of the shield.
  • Minimum display:
    • Icon only: 24×24 px
    • Full logo: 140 px width

Backgrounds

  • Solid dark or solid light backgrounds recommended.
  • Avoid busy imagery behind the logo.

3. Color Palette

3.1 Primary Colors

Name Hex RGB Usage


Cyan Core #18D1E7 24, 209, 231 Logo, buttons, links Cyan Deep #0EAFC8 14, 175, 200 Gradients, hover Cyan Dark #0A7C96 10, 124, 150 Shadows, outlines Blue Core #0B1A2E 11, 26, 46 Main dark background Blue Steel #162840 22, 40, 64 Panels, cards Blue Soft #1E3A5C 30, 58, 92 Hover, selection


4. Light & Dark Mode Palettes

4.1 Dark Mode (Primary)

Backgrounds

  • #050A12 (deepest dark - main background)
  • #0B1A2E (Blue Core - cards)
  • #162840 (Blue Steel - panels, popovers)

Text

  • #FFFFFF (Primary)
  • #9FAFC0 (Muted - ~65% lightness)

Borders

  • #162840 (Blue Steel)

Brand Accent - #18D1E7 (Cyan Core)


4.2 Light Mode

Backgrounds

  • #F5F7FA (cool gray - main background)
  • #FFFFFF (pure white - cards, sidebar)
  • #E8ECF1 (secondary - hover states)

Text

  • #0B1A2E (Blue Core - primary text)
  • #5A6A7A (muted text)

Borders

  • #CED4DC (subtle but visible)

Brand Accent - #0A98AD (darker cyan for light mode readability)

Key Differences from Dark Mode:

  • Primary buttons use white text on darker cyan (#0A98AD)
  • Focus rings use the darker cyan
  • Chart colors adjusted for contrast on light backgrounds

5. Typography

Primary Font: Inter
Weights: - 700 (Bold) - 500 (Medium) - 400 (Regular) - 300 (Light)

Fallback stack:

Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif

6. UI Elements

Buttons

Primary Button - Background: #18D1E7 - Hover: #0EAFC8 - Text Color: #0B1A2E - Radius: 8--10px

Secondary Button - Border: #18D1E7 - Text: #18D1E7 - Hover: rgba(24,209,231,0.08)


7. Iconography

  • Stroke width: 1.75--2px\
  • Rounded corners\
  • No filled icons except for critical warnings

Colors: - Default: #8FA3B5 - Active: #18D1E7 - Danger: #FF4C4C


8. Shadows & Effects

  • Logo glow: 0px 0px 14px rgba(24,209,231,0.22)
  • Dark mode panel shadow: 0px 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)

9. Brand Tone

Tracearr should feel: - Authoritative but friendly\

  • Technical but approachable\
  • Privacy-conscious\
  • Clear, concise, no fluff