| name | background-tone-variations |
| description | Use when creating visual hierarchy between sections. Background variations (cream, cream-dim, cream-hint) define sections without color.
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Background Tone Variations
Section hierarchy via background tone variation (e.g., cream → cream-dim → cream-darker). All within 5-10% lightness range; never cross to different hue.
Tone variation system
From base cream (#fbf6ec):
- base: #fbf6ec (90% of surfaces)
- dim: #f5f0e3 (subtle section break)
- dimmer: #ede7d5 (CTA section, sidebar)
- darker: #e3dcc4 (footer, deep section)
All within the same hue — no shifts to grey or yellow.
Section-break with backgrounds
Use bg variations for:
- Featured callout box
- Sidebar / aside
- Footer
- Pricing tier card (dim bg)
- Testimonial section
- CTA section
Don't overuse — 3-4 bg shifts per page maximum.
Dark mode equivalent
In dark mode:
- base: #0d0807
- dim: #14100e
- dimmer: #1c1815
- darker: #28221d
Same proportional shifts, same hue logic.
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Used in CardPrepAI section design.