Dribbble Remix

Remix of dribbble.com. The colors, fonts and shapes were edited in DesignMD. The token block above has the current values. The sections below were written for the original, so they may still mention it.

1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere

Dribbble's design system embodies a sophisticated, creative community identity that balances playful energy with professional polish. The visual language is anchored in deep, rich darks that evoke creativity and focus, complemented by striking pink-magenta accents that command attention and convey energy. The system feels modern and tech-forward, with generous whitespace and elegant typography that prioritizes clarity and readability. This is a design system built for showcasing creative work—clean, refined, and confident—while maintaining warm, approachable moments through strategic use of accent colors and vibrant call-to-action elements.

Key Characteristics

• Deep navy/charcoal dominates, creating visual depth and sophistication
• Vibrant pink (#EA4C89, #E62D75) used sparingly for high-priority actions and emotional energy
• Generous whitespace and breathing room throughout layouts
• Refined typography hierarchy with clear visual distinction between roles
• Subtle shadows and soft elevation for depth without heaviness
• Accessible contrast ratios across neutral and dark backgrounds
• Accent orange (#FF9902) reserved for warnings and secondary CTAs

2. Color Palette & Roles

Primary

• Deep Navy (#0D0C22): Primary background color, dominant UI surface; creates core brand identity
• Ultra Dark (#060318): Deepest background layer, used for contrast and depth separation
• Black (#000000): Strong contrast text, high-emphasis elements, brand outlines

Accent Colors

• Hot Pink (#E62D75): Primary brand accent, hero highlights, emphasized text
• Magenta (#EA4C89): Secondary accent, floating action buttons, icon highlights
• Periwinkle (#3E34D3): Tertiary accent, interactive states, link emphasis

Interactive

• Amber (#FF9902): Warning states, caution indicators, secondary CTAs

Neutral Scale

• Off-White (#FFFFFF): Primary text on dark backgrounds, card surfaces, inverted text
• Light Gray (#D1CEDA): Secondary text, disabled states, muted labels
• Pale Gray (#E7E7E9): Light borders, subtle dividers
• Silver (#ECEBF0): Softer borders, form field backgrounds
• Dark Gray (#3A3546): Medium-emphasis text, section headers
• Charcoal (#655C7A): Tertiary text, hints, subdued information
• Slate (#524B63): Quaternary text, fine print, helper text

Surface & Borders

• Card Border (#F3F3F4): Light card edges, subtle dividers on white surfaces
• Muted Border (#DBDBDE): Secondary borders, less prominent dividers
• Softer Gray (#DBDADE): Tertiary borders, form field outlines

3. Typography Rules

Font Family

• Primary: Mona Sans (-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif)
• Secondary: Amazon Ember (-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif)
• Fallback: Arial, sans-serif

Hierarchy

Role	Font	Size	Weight	Line Height	Letter Spacing	Notes
Display XL	Mona Sans	52px	600	62.4px	Normal	Hero headlines, page titles
Display MD	Amazon Ember	32px	400	38.4px	Normal	Section introductions
H1	Mona Sans	24px	700	29px	Normal	Card titles, major headings
H3	Mona Sans	16px	700	20px	Normal	Subsection headings
H4	Mona Sans	15px	700	17px	Normal	Small subsections
Body	Mona Sans	14px	500	19.6px	Normal	Primary body text
Body Secondary	Amazon Ember	14px	400	16.8px	Normal	Secondary information
Label	Mona Sans	16px	500	22px	Normal	Form labels, UI labels
Input	Mona Sans	14px	400	28px	Normal	Form input text
Link	Mona Sans	16px	400	28px	Normal	Navigation links
Link Bold	Mona Sans	14px	600	30px	Normal	Emphasized links
Button	Amazon Ember	16px	700	Normal	Normal	Primary button text
Caption	Arial	13.33px	400	Normal	Normal	Fine print, captions

Principles

• Hierarchy is established through size and weight; use 52px for hero moments, 24px for card-level sections
• Body text defaults to 14px medium weight for optimal readability on both dark and light backgrounds
• Links use 16px regular weight for easy scanning; emphasize with 600 weight when needed for CTAs
• Form inputs use 14px regular to accommodate varied user input comfortably
• Maintain clear visual distinction: H1 (24px/700) vs. H3 (16px/700) vs. body (14px/500)

4. Component Stylings

Buttons

Primary Solid Button (Hot Pink)

• Background: #EA4C89
• Text Color: #FFFFFF
• Font: Amazon Ember, 16px, 700
• Padding: 5px 30px
• Border Radius: 2px
• Border: 1px solid #EA4C89
• Height: 32px
• Box Shadow: None
• Hover State: Opacity 0.88
• Active State: #E62D75 background

Primary Solid Button (Rounded)

• Background: #EA4C89
• Text Color: #FFFFFF
• Font: Mona Sans, 13px, 600
• Padding: 0px
• Border Radius: 50%
• Border: 1px solid #EA4C89
• Height: 40px
• Width: 40px
• Box Shadow: None
• Hover State: Opacity 0.9

Secondary Ghost Button

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #3A3546
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 600
• Padding: 0px 18.5px
• Border Radius: 12px
• Border: None
• Height: 40px
• Box Shadow: None
• Hover State: Background rgba(58, 53, 70, 0.08)
• Active State: Background rgba(58, 53, 70, 0.12)

Tertiary Text Button

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: rgba(128, 126, 163, 0.6)
• Font: Arial, 13.33px, 400
• Padding: 0px 12.8px
• Border Radius: 0px
• Border: None
• Height: 100%
• Box Shadow: None
• Hover State: Color rgba(128, 126, 163, 0.8)

Cards & Containers

Elevated Card

• Background: #FFFFFF
• Text Color: #0D0C22
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 400
• Padding: 28px
• Border Radius: 12px
• Border: 1px solid #F3F3F4
• Box Shadow: rgba(18, 22, 25, 0.02) 0px 1px 10px 0px
• Line Height: 28px

Flat Container (No Border)

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #0D0C22
• Padding: 0px
• Border Radius: 0px
• Border: None
• Box Shadow: None

Circular Container

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Width: 60px
• Height: 60px
• Border Radius: 50%
• Padding: 0px
• Border: None

Inputs & Forms

Text Input Field

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) (transparent, with underline in real context)
• Text Color: #060318
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 400
• Padding: 0px 0px 0px 24px
• Border Radius: 18px
• Border: None (implicit 1px border in context)
• Height: 54px
• Line Height: 28px
• Focus State: Border 1px solid #3E34D3
• Placeholder Color: rgba(6, 3, 24, 0.4)

Compact Input Field

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #060318
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 400
• Padding: 0px 0px 0px 24px
• Border Radius: 18px
• Border: None
• Height: 40px
• Line Height: 28px
• Focus State: Border 1px solid #3E34D3, Box Shadow rgba(62, 52, 211, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px 3px

Select Dropdown

• Background: #FFFFFF
• Text Color: #060318
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 400
• Padding: 8px 12px
• Border Radius: 9px
• Border: 1px solid #DBDBDE
• Height: 36px
• Hover State: Border 1px solid #D1CEDA
• Focus State: Border 1px solid #3E34D3, Box Shadow rgba(62, 52, 211, 0.1) 0px 0px 0px 3px

Navigation

Primary Navigation Menu

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #060318
• Font: Mona Sans, 16px, 400
• Padding: 0px
• Height: 30px
• Line Height: 28px
• Active State: Text Color #EA4C89, Font Weight 600
• Hover State: Text Color #E62D75, Opacity 0.9

Secondary Navigation Link

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #060318
• Font: Mona Sans, 14px, 600
• Padding: 0px 16px
• Height: 30px
• Border Radius: 0px
• Border: None
• Line Height: 30px
• Hover State: Background rgba(234, 76, 137, 0.1)

Badges

Solid Badge

• Background: #E62D75
• Text Color: #FFFFFF
• Font: Mona Sans, 12px, 600
• Padding: 4px 12px
• Border Radius: 6px
• Border: None
• Height: 20px

Outline Badge

• Background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
• Text Color: #3A3546
• Font: Mona Sans, 12px, 600
• Padding: 4px 12px
• Border Radius: 6px
• Border: 1px solid #3A3546
• Height: 20px

5. Layout Principles

Spacing System

Base unit: 8px

Spacing scale:

• 4px: Micro-spacing for inline elements
• 8px: Element padding, tight spacing
• 12px: Form field padding
• 16px: Card gap, component spacing
• 20px: Section margin
• 24px: Medium section spacing
• 28px: Card padding
• 32px: Container padding
• 36px: Large padding
• 40px: Extra-large padding
• 52px: Hero section padding
• 72px: Section separation

Usage contexts:

• Button padding: 5px 30px (internal), 0px (circle buttons)
• Card padding: 28px
• Section padding: 52px to 72px
• Gap between grid items: 16px to 24px
• Form field gap: 12px to 16px

Grid & Container

• Max Width: Responsive; typically 1280px for content containers
• Column Strategy: Flexible grid supporting 2, 3, or 4 columns depending on viewport
• Gutter: 16px to 24px between columns
• Section Pattern: Full-width sections with contained content inside; whitespace above/below 52px to 72px

Whitespace Philosophy

Generous whitespace is core to the design system. Cards and sections are separated by substantial vertical spacing (28px minimum, 52px typical). Horizontal padding on sections ensures content never touches viewport edges. This creates a spacious, uncluttered feel that emphasizes individual elements and reduces cognitive load.

Border Radius Scale

• 0px: Sharp edges (text buttons, minimal UI)
• 2px: Slight rounding (action buttons like orange CTA)
• 4px: Badge rounding, small component edges
• 6px: Input field rounding, subtle curves
• 12px: Card corners, medium container rounding
• 12px: Large input fields, prominent rounding
• 50%: Fully circular elements (avatar containers, circle buttons)

Border Widths

• Thin: 1px (button borders, card edges, input focus states)
• Medium: 2px (emphasis borders, strong dividers) — inferred
• Thick: 3px (prominent borders) — inferred

Primary usage:

• Card borders: 1px
• Button borders: 1px
• Input borders (focus): 1px
• Dividers: 1px

6. Depth & Elevation

Level	Treatment	Use
Base	No shadow	Body text, flat containers, base surfaces
Raised	rgba(6, 3, 24, 0.01) 0px 4px 4px 0px	Dropdown menus, modals
Card	rgba(18, 22, 25, 0.02) 0px 1px 10px 0px	Cards, panels, elevated containers
Floating	rgba(6, 3, 24, 0.1) 0px 2px 4px 0px	Buttons, interactive elements on hover
Deep	rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 8px 16px 0px	Modals, overlays, prominent floating elements

Shadow Philosophy: Shadows are minimal and subtle, creating visual separation without heaviness. The system uses low-opacity shadows with small blur values to suggest elevation incrementally. Darker elements use softer shadows to avoid harsh contrast, while light surfaces use stronger shadows to stand out. Shadows reinforce hierarchy—base elements have no shadow, cards have subtle shadows, and floating actions have gentle shadows that increase on hover.

Opacity Levels

• 0% / Fully Transparent (0.00): Hidden, inactive states
• 28% / Muted (0.28): Disabled text, reduced emphasis
• 60% / Medium (0.60): Secondary colors, tertiary text
• 100% / Fully Opaque (1.00): Active, emphasized, primary elements

Usage:

• Disabled button text: rgba(color, 0.28)
• Secondary text: rgba(#3A3546, 0.60) to rgba(#655C7A, 0.60)
• Placeholder text: rgba(#060318, 0.4)
• Hover states: Increase opacity by 0.1 to 0.15 from base

Z-index / Layering

• Base/Ground: z-index: 1 — Content, cards, sections
• Elevated: z-index: 2 — Dropdowns, tooltips
• Mid-Layer: z-index: 5 — Sticky header, persistent elements
• Sticky: z-index: 999 — Navigation bar, sticky footer
• Modal: z-index: 9995 — Modal backdrop/underlay
• Modal: z-index: 9996 — Modal dialog
• Modal: z-index: 9997 — Modal focus trap, keyboard interaction layer
• Toast: z-index: 10000 — Toast notifications, alerts, topmost layer

Stacking strategy: Base elements sit at z: 1. Modals and overlays jump significantly to z: 9995+ to ensure nothing accidentally overlays them. Toasts sit at the absolute top (10000) to remain accessible at all times.

7. Do's and Don'ts

Do

• Use the deep navy (#0D0C22, #060318) as dominant background for a sophisticated, focused user environment
• Apply hot pink (#EA4C89, #E62D75) sparingly and deliberately for primary CTAs and brand moments
• Maintain generous whitespace (28px to 72px) between major sections; it is a core part of the identity
• Leverage the full typography hierarchy; don't collapse sizes or weights together
• Use 14px as the default body text size for optimal readability across devices
• Apply subtle shadows (0px 1px 10px 0px for cards) to create depth without overwhelming
• Stack form fields vertically with 16px gap; inputs should feel spacious and accessible
• Reserve orange (#FF9902) for warnings and secondary actions only
• Use the light gray (#D1CEDA) for disabled states and secondary labels
• Ensure 4.5:1 contrast ratio minimum on all text for accessibility; test against dark and light backgrounds

Don't

• Don't overuse pink/magenta; it should punctuate the interface, not dominate it
• Don't reduce padding below 8px or gaps below 16px; the system is built on generous spacing
• Don't use shadows heavier than rgba(18, 22, 25, 0.02) 0px 1px 10px 0px for standard elements
• Don't collapse the typography hierarchy; maintain clear size/weight distinction between roles
• Don't apply border radius greater than 18px on inputs or 12px on cards without strategic intent
• Don't place text directly against dark backgrounds without 80+ WCAG contrast
• Don't override the primary font (Mona Sans) with non-system fonts outside documented fallbacks
• Don't mix multiple accent colors in a single component; choose one per interaction moment
• Don't reduce line height below 1.4x font size for body text
• Don't apply animations longer than 300ms for microinteractions; keep the interface snappy

8. Responsive Behavior

Breakpoints

Name	Width	Key Changes
Mobile	320px–479px	Single column, full-width cards, touch targets 48px, padding 16px, stacked nav
Small	480px–767px	Single or 2-column layouts, card width 100% or calc(50% - 8px)
Tablet	768px–1023px	2–3 column grid, container max-width 720px, nav horizontal
Desktop	1024px–1439px	3–4 column grid, container max-width 1024px, full navigation
Wide	1440px+	4-column grid, container max-width 1280px, expanded sidebars

Touch Targets

• Minimum touch size: 48px × 48px for all interactive elements on mobile
• Button height: 40px to 48px depending on priority and context
• Spacing between targets: Minimum 12px to prevent mis-taps
• Link padding: 8px vertical, 12px horizontal minimum
• Input field height: 54px on mobile, 40px on desktop for comfortable input

Collapsing Strategy

• Navigation: Hamburger menu on mobile (breakpoint < 768px); horizontal nav on tablet+
• Cards: Full width on mobile; 2-column on tablet; 3–4 column on desktop
• Padding: 16px on mobile, 24px on tablet, 32px on desktop
• Typography: Reduce heading sizes by 4–8px on mobile (e.g., H1: 32px → 20px)
• Modals: Full-screen on mobile; centered with max-width 600px on desktop
• Images: 100% width on mobile with aspect ratio containers; fixed widths on desktop
• Spacing: Reduce vertical gaps by 25% on mobile to maximize content visibility

9. Agent Prompt Guide

Quick Color Reference

• Primary CTA: Hot Pink (#EA4C89) — use for primary buttons, focal points
• Background (Dark): Deep Navy (#0D0C22) — dominant background, primary surface
• Background (Light): White (#FFFFFF) — card surfaces, inverted text areas
• Heading Text: Deep Navy (#0D0C22) or Black (#000000) — maximum contrast
• Body Text: Off-White (#FFFFFF) on dark, Deep Navy (#0D0C22) on light
• Secondary Text: Light Gray (#D1CEDA) — subtle information, labels
• Borders: Card Border (#F3F3F4) or Muted Border (#DBDBDE) — dividers, edges
• Warning/Alert: Amber (#FF9902) — caution, secondary CTAs
• Accent (Tertiary): Periwinkle (#3E34D3) — interactive states, link emphasis
• Disabled: Light Gray (#D1CEDA) at 28% opacity — inactive elements

Iteration Guide

1. Start with navy backgrounds (#0D0C22 or #060318) for major UI sections; this establishes the Dribbble brand immediately.

2. Reserve hot pink (#EA4C89, #E62D75) for exactly one primary CTA per screen; don't pepper it throughout. Use sparingly.

3. Set typography base to Mona Sans at 14px/500 for body, 24px/700 for section H1s, and 16px/400 for links. Maintain this hierarchy strictly.

4. Space components generously: Cards 28px padding, sections 52px–72px separation, form fields 16px gap. Whitespace is not wasted—it's intentional.

5. Apply subtle shadows (rgba(18, 22, 25, 0.02) 0px 1px 10px 0px) to elevated cards only; avoid heavy shadows that flatten the interface.

6. Use border radius consistently: Inputs 18px, cards 12px, buttons 12px or 50% for circles, badges 6px. No rounding > 18px unless circular.

7. Ensure contrast: Dark text on light (#0D0C22 on #FFFFFF = 17:1 ✓), light text on dark (#FFFFFF on #0D0C22 = 17:1 ✓). Test with contrast checker.

8. Build responsive touch targets at 48px minimum on mobile; reduce to 40px on desktop if space-constrained. Always include minimum 12px spacing between interactive elements.

9. Implement layering via z-index: Base (1), sticky nav (999), modals (9996), toasts (10000). No gaps in the middle; this keeps stacking predictable.

10. Test opacity states: Disabled text at rgba(color, 0.28), hover states at 0.88–0.9 opacity. Opacity shifts should feel smooth, not jarring.