brand-guidelines

name	brand-guidelines
description	Applies Brighten's official brand colors and typography to any sort of artifact that may benefit from having Brighten's look-and-feel. Use it when brand colors or style guidelines, visual formatting, or company design standards apply. Use when this capability is needed.
metadata	{"author":"dherbe-digital"}

Brighten Brand Styling

Overview

To access Brighten's official brand identity and style resources, use this skill.

Keywords: branding, corporate identity, visual identity, post-processing, styling, brand colors, typography, Brighten brand, visual formatting, visual design

Brand Guidelines

Colors

Main Colors:

• Navy Blue: #1a2942 - Primary brand color, dark backgrounds
• Light Gray: #f5f5f5 - Light backgrounds and clean surfaces
• White: #ffffff - Text on dark backgrounds, clean accents
• Dark Gray: #333333 - Primary text on light backgrounds

Accent Colors:

• Bright Red: #e63946 - Primary accent for titles and calls-to-action
• Medium Gray: #6c757d - Secondary text and subtle elements

Typography

• Headings: Poppins (with Arial fallback)
• Body Text: Lora (with Georgia fallback)
• Note: Fonts should be pre-installed in your environment for best results

Features

Smart Font Application

• Applies Poppins font to headings (24pt and larger)
• Applies Lora font to body text
• Automatically falls back to Arial/Georgia if custom fonts unavailable
• Preserves readability across all systems

Text Styling

• Headings (24pt+): Poppins font, Bright Red (#e63946) for emphasis
• Subheadings: Poppins font, Bright Red (#e63946)
• Body text: Lora font, Dark Gray (#333333) on light backgrounds
• Smart color selection based on background
• Preserves text hierarchy and formatting

Shape and Accent Colors

• Primary shapes: Navy Blue (#1a2942)
• Accent elements: Bright Red (#e63946)
• Maintains visual interest while staying on-brand
• Creates strong contrast with light backgrounds

Technical Details

Font Management

• Uses system-installed Poppins and Lora fonts when available
• Provides automatic fallback to Arial (headings) and Georgia (body)
• No font installation required - works with existing system fonts
• For best results, pre-install Poppins and Lora fonts in your environment

Color Application

• Uses RGB color values for precise brand matching:
  • Navy Blue: RGB(26, 41, 66)
  • Bright Red: RGB(230, 57, 70)
  • Light Gray: RGB(245, 245, 245)
  • Dark Gray: RGB(51, 51, 51)
  • Medium Gray: RGB(108, 117, 125)
  • White: RGB(255, 255, 255)
• Applied via python-pptx's RGBColor class
• Maintains color fidelity across different systems

Design Principles

Color Usage Guidelines

1. Backgrounds: Use Navy Blue for primary backgrounds, Light Gray for secondary surfaces
2. Text: Bright Red for titles and emphasis, Dark Gray for body text
3. Accents: Use Bright Red sparingly for maximum impact on calls-to-action
4. Contrast: Maintain high contrast ratios for accessibility (Navy Blue + White, Light Gray + Dark Gray)

Visual Hierarchy

• Large headings in Bright Red create strong focal points
• Navy Blue backgrounds provide professional, corporate feel
• Light backgrounds with dark text ensure readability
• Consistent spacing and alignment reflect brand sophistication

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