mint-css-colors

name	mint-css-colors
description	Design system color tokens and semantic color variables. Use for consistent color usage across applications with automatic dark mode support.

Mint CSS Color System

Import

/* Full import includes all colors */
import '@groww-tech/mint-css/dist/index.css';

/* All variables */
@import '@groww-tech/mint-css/dist/fragments/allVariables.css';

Color Categories

Primitive Colors

The design system defines primitives that can be combined:

Category	Colors
Yellow	Various yellow shades
Red	Various red shades
Green	Various green shades
Blue	Various blue shades
Lilac	Various lilac shades
Neutrals	Gray/neutral shades

State Colors

Category	Purpose
Hover States	Interaction feedback
Selected States	Current selection indication

Semantic Tokens

Background Tokens

/* Light theme */
--background-primary: ...;
--background-secondary: ...;
--background-tertiary: ...;

/* Dark theme */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --background-primary: ...;
  --background-secondary: ...;
  --background-tertiary: ...;
}

Content/Text Tokens

/* Light theme */
--content-primary: ...;      /* Main text */
--content-secondary: ...;    /* Secondary text */
--content-tertiary: ...;    /* Hints, placeholders */
--contentInverse: ...;      /* Text on dark backgrounds */

/* Dark theme */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --content-primary: ...;
  --content-secondary: ...;
  --content-tertiary: ...;
  --contentInverse: ...;
}

Border Tokens

/* Light theme */
--border-primary: ...;      /* Main borders */
--border-secondary: ...;    /* Subtle borders */

/* Dark theme */
html[data-theme="dark"] {
  --border-primary: ...;
  --border-secondary: ...;
}

Usage

CSS Usage

.my-component {
  background-color: var(--background-primary);
  color: var(--content-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-primary);
}

.my-text {
  color: var(--content-primary);
}

.my-secondary-text {
  color: var(--content-secondary);
}

CSS Modules

/* Component.module.css */
.container {
  background-color: var(--background-secondary);
  color: var(--content-primary);
}

Inline Styles

<div style={{
  backgroundColor: 'var(--background-primary)',
  color: 'var(--content-primary)'
}}>
  Content
</div>

CSS-in-JS

const styles = {
  container: {
    backgroundColor: 'var(--background-primary)',
    color: 'var(--content-primary)',
  }
};

Common Color Combinations

Primary Button

.button-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--contentInverse);
}

.button-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

Error State

.error-text {
  color: var(--error);
}

.error-background {
  background-color: var(--error-background);
}

Success State

.success-text {
  color: var(--success);
}

Card Component

.card {
  background-color: var(--background-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-primary);
}

Token Naming Convention

The token system uses this naming pattern:

[category]-[semantic-role]

Examples:

• background-primary - Main background
• content-secondary - Secondary/secondary text
• border-primary - Default border color

Best Practices

1. Use semantic tokens: Prefer tokens over hardcoded colors
2. Test both themes: Ensure colors work in light and dark
3. Check contrast: Ensure accessibility compliance
4. Use CSS variables: Never hardcode colors
5. Document custom colors: Add tokens for custom brand colors

Anti-Patterns

1. Don't hardcode colors: Always use CSS variables
2. Don't assume light theme: Design for both themes
3. Don't ignore contrast: Check WCAG compliance
4. Don't create ad-hoc colors: Add to design system
5. Don't forget inverse colors: For text on colored backgrounds