corporate-image-style

name	corporate-image-style
description	Use when generating images that need professional, corporate, or editorial aesthetics with neutral natural colors — not neon, not sci-fi, not oversaturated. Triggers on "normal colors", "professional", "corporate style", "BCG style", "consulting look", "editorial photography", "too green", "too dark", "neutral palette", "natural colors", "Superside style", "clean modern imagery".

Corporate Image Style

Generate images with neutral, natural, professional color palettes inspired by top-tier consulting and creative agency websites (BCG, Superside, McKinsey). This skill fixes the "too green / too dark / too neon" problem common with AI-generated tech imagery.

The Problem

Default AI image prompts for tech/SaaS produce:

• Dark backgrounds with neon glowing elements
• Single-color dominance (mint green, electric blue)
• Sci-fi 3D renders that look artificial
• Oversaturated, unrealistic lighting

The Solution: Corporate Color System

Primary Palette (BCG-inspired)

Role	Color	Hex	Usage
Deep base	Forest green	#00291C	Backgrounds, text overlays
Primary	Emerald	#025645	Accents, borders
Secondary	Sage	#337B68	Supporting elements
Warm accent	Gold	#D9B95B	CTAs, highlights, data viz
Warm accent alt	Amber	#E6B437	Charts, badges

Neutral Palette (Superside-inspired)

Role	Color	Hex	Usage
Background	Warm white	#FAFAF8	Page backgrounds
Surface	Light gray	#F3F3F0	Cards, sections
Border	Warm gray	#E5E5E0	Dividers, subtle lines
Text secondary	Medium gray	#6B7280	Captions, metadata
Text primary	Charcoal	#1F2937	Headlines, body text
Black	Near-black	#111827	High contrast elements

Avoid These Colors in Prompts

Color	Why
Mint green #4AEDC4	Looks AI-generated, too neon
Electric blue #3B82F6	Cold, generic tech look
Hot magenta #EC4899	Too playful for corporate
Neon purple #8B5CF6	Sci-fi aesthetic
Pure black #000000	Too harsh, use charcoal instead

Prompt Templates

Template 1: Editorial Hero (BCG style)

A professional editorial photograph of [subject], shot in a [setting].
Natural ambient lighting with soft warm tones. Color palette: warm whites,
charcoal grays, forest greens, and subtle gold accents. Clean composition
with generous negative space. Shot on a 35mm lens with shallow depth of
field. Magazine-quality, sophisticated, understated. No neon, no glowing
elements, no dark backgrounds.

Template 2: Corporate Service Card

A clean, professional photograph representing [service concept].
The image uses a light neutral background (warm white or soft gray) with
[subject elements] arranged in a balanced editorial composition.
Natural studio lighting, warm color temperature (5500K). Colors are muted
and sophisticated: charcoal, warm gray, sage green, with a touch of gold.
Commercial photography aesthetic, not 3D render. No text in image.

Template 3: Abstract Corporate Background

An elegant abstract composition for a corporate website background.
Soft gradients transitioning from warm white (#FAFAF8) to light sage
with subtle geometric elements in warm gray. Minimalist, clean, airy.
The mood is confident and professional — like the hero section of a
top-tier consulting firm's website. No dark backgrounds, no neon,
no sci-fi elements.

Template 4: Business Concept Illustration

A sophisticated editorial illustration of [business concept].
Style: clean vector-inspired flat design with a warm neutral palette.
Colors: charcoal (#1F2937), sage (#337B68), warm gold (#D9B95B),
on a warm white (#FAFAF8) background. Minimal, professional,
reminiscent of McKinsey/BCG report graphics. Sharp lines,
no gradients or glow effects. No photorealism.

Template 5: Lifestyle/Workspace (Superside style)

A warm, naturally-lit photograph of [workspace/scene].
Natural window light from the left, warm color temperature.
Oak or walnut surfaces, neutral textiles, touches of greenery.
Color palette: cream, warm gray, natural wood tones, muted sage.
Lifestyle brand photography feel — aspirational but authentic.
Shot on medium format with shallow depth of field, soft bokeh.

Quick Reference: Prompt Modifiers

Add these to ANY prompt to shift toward corporate style:

Color control:

• "warm neutral palette: whites, grays, forest green, gold accents"
• "muted, sophisticated color palette — no neon or oversaturated colors"
• "color temperature 5500K, warm ambient lighting"

Style control:

• "editorial photography aesthetic, magazine-quality"
• "clean commercial photography, not 3D render"
• "professional, understated, confident"

Anti-neon guard:

• "No glowing elements, no neon colors, no dark backgrounds"
• "Natural lighting only — no rim lighting, no dramatic backlighting"
• "Light background, not dark. Warm, not cold."

Usage with nanobanana-skill

# Corporate hero image
~/.nanobanana-venv/bin/python3 .agents/skills/nano-banana/nanobanana-skill/nanobanana.py \
  --prompt "A professional editorial photograph of a modern open office with teams collaborating around whiteboards. Natural ambient lighting with soft warm tones. Color palette: warm whites, charcoal grays, sage green, and subtle gold accents. Clean composition, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field. Magazine-quality, sophisticated. No neon, no glowing elements." \
  --size 1344x768 \
  --model gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview \
  --thinking-level high \
  --resolution 2K \
  --output "corporate-hero.png"

# Service card image
~/.nanobanana-venv/bin/python3 .agents/skills/nano-banana/nanobanana-skill/nanobanana.py \
  --prompt "A clean professional photograph representing AI-powered business transformation. Light neutral background with abstract data visualization elements in warm gray, sage green, and gold. Commercial photography aesthetic, warm studio lighting. No dark backgrounds, no neon." \
  --size 1184x864 \
  --model gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview \
  --thinking-level high \
  --resolution 2K \
  --output "service-ai-transform.png"

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
"Futuristic glowing mint-green nodes on dark background"	"Professional diagram elements in sage and gold on warm white"
"Photorealistic 3D render of a..."	"Editorial photograph of a..." or "Clean illustration of a..."
"Neon data streams flowing through..."	"Subtle data visualization lines in warm gray and forest green"
"Dark space with floating geometric shapes"	"Light, airy composition with geometric accents in muted tones"
Specifying only cool colors (blue, cyan, purple)	Always include warm tones (gold, amber, cream, sage)
"Cyberpunk / sci-fi / futuristic aesthetic"	"Modern, professional, editorial aesthetic"