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58 lines
1.9 KiB
Markdown
# pixel-art
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Retro 8-bit pixel art aesthetic with nostalgic gaming style
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## Design Aesthetic
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Pixelated retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic 8-bit and 16-bit era games. Chunky pixels, limited color palettes, and nostalgic gaming references. Simple geometric shapes rendered in blocky pixel form. Fun, playful, and immediately recognizable retro tech aesthetic.
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## Background
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- Color: Light Blue (#87CEEB) or Soft Lavender (#E6E6FA)
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- Texture: Subtle pixel grid pattern, optional CRT scanline effect
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## Color Palette
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| Role | Color | Hex | Usage |
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|------|-------|-----|-------|
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| Background | Light Blue | #87CEEB | Primary background |
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| Alt Background | Soft Lavender | #E6E6FA | Secondary backgrounds |
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| Primary Text | Dark Navy | #1A1A2E | Main elements |
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| Accent 1 | Pixel Green | #00FF00 | Success, highlights |
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| Accent 2 | Pixel Red | #FF0000 | Alerts, emphasis |
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| Accent 3 | Pixel Yellow | #FFFF00 | Warnings, energy |
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| Accent 4 | Pixel Cyan | #00FFFF | Info, tech elements |
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| Accent 5 | Pixel Magenta | #FF00FF | Special elements |
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## Visual Elements
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- All elements rendered with visible pixel structure
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- Simple iconography: notepad, checkboxes, gears, rockets
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- Text bubbles with pixel borders
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- 8-bit decorations: stars, hearts, arrows
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- Progress bars with chunky pixel segments
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- Dithering patterns for color transitions
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- Limited 16-32 color palette
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## Style Rules
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### Do
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- Maintain consistent pixel grid throughout
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- Use limited color palette (16-32 colors max)
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- Create blocky, geometric shapes
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- Add nostalgic gaming references
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- Use dithering for color transitions
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### Don't
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- Use smooth gradients or anti-aliasing
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- Create photorealistic elements
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- Use thin lines or fine details
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- Add modern glossy effects
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- Break the pixel grid alignment
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## Best For
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Gaming articles, tech tutorials, nostalgic content, developer topics, retro-themed pieces, creative tech content
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