Brand Guidelines
tuinix represents technical excellence and terminal-first
computing. Our brand embodies warmth, community, and the power
of thoughtful minimalism.
Color Palette
Primary Colors
| Color Name |
Hex Code |
Usage |
| Orange |
#E95420 |
Primary accent, calls-to-action |
| Warm Brown |
#8B4513 |
Secondary accent, warm highlights |
| Deep Earth |
#654321 |
Text headers, strong emphasis |
| Sage Green |
#87A96B |
Success states, terminal accents |
| Terminal Black |
#1E1E1E |
Primary text, backgrounds |
| Soft Cream |
#F5F5DC |
Light backgrounds, contrast |
Extended Palette
| Color Name |
Hex Code |
Usage |
| NixOS Blue |
#5277C3 |
Technical elements, links |
| ZFS Cyan |
#17A2B8 |
System status, information |
| Warning Amber |
#FFC107 |
Warnings, caution states |
| Error Red |
#DC3545 |
Errors, critical alerts |
| Success Green |
#28A745 |
Success, completion states |
Typography
| Role |
Font |
Rationale |
| Primary |
Ubuntu |
Clean, excellent readability |
| Secondary |
Noto Sans |
Multilingual support |
| Monospace |
Ubuntu Mono |
Terminal work |
Mascot
Our mascot represents the spirit of tuinix:
- Personality: Wise, helpful, technically savvy, warm
- Visual Style: The character from our logo -- friendly face with characteristic hat
- Usage: Documentation, tutorials, error messages, community events
- Always friendly and approachable, never condescending
Design Principles
- Community First: We're stronger together
- Terminal First: Clean, functional design respecting the command-line aesthetic
- Accessible Excellence: High contrast, readable typography, inclusive design
- Technical Precision: Every element serves the user's workflow