A law firm that earns trust through restraint. Deep oxford-navy ink on warm parchment, EB Garamond at oversized scale for partner names and case headings, Inter for body, a single muted gold-leaf accent reserved for case-number tags and verified-citation marks. Built for law firms, chambers, advisory practices, and policy institutes where gravitas is the brand.
A complete design system, ready for your AI coding agent. Every primitive, token, and pattern below is generated straight from DESIGN.md — drop the file in your project and ship matching UI in minutes.
Prose-first token file — decisions live next to their reasoning.
Fine micro-scale (1–5px) for pills, editorial scale (12–21px) for the grid.
The system's own radius tokens — sm for chips and inputs, md for buttons, lg for cards, pill for fully-rounded CTAs.
1---2name: "Chambers Counsel"3description: "A law firm that earns trust through restraint. Deep oxford-navy ink on warm parchment, EB Garamond at oversized scale for partner names and case headings, Inter for body, a single muted gold-leaf accent reserved for case-number tags and verified-citation marks. Built for law firms, chambers, advisory practices, and policy institutes where gravitas is the brand."4tags: [legal, editorial, premium, warm, serif]5colors:6 primary: "#1a2540"7 secondary: "#6a6657"8 tertiary: "#1a2540"9 neutral: "#e9e2cf"10 surface: "#f3ecd8"11typography:12 display: "EB Garamond"13 body: Inter14 mono: "JetBrains Mono"15 scale:16 hero: "7rem / 0.95 / 400 / -0.04em"17 h1: "4rem / 1.05 / 400 / -0.025em"18 h2: "1.875rem / 1.22 / 500 / -0.012em"19 body: "1.0625rem / 1.7 / 400 / -0.005em"20radius:21 sm: 1px22 md: 2px23 lg: 3px24 pill: 9999px25shadows:26 card: none27 button: none28borders:29 card: "1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.12)"30 divider: rgba(26,37,64,0.16)31buttons:32 primary:33 background: #1a254034 color: #f3ecd835 border: none36 shape: sharp37 padding: 13px 26px38 font: 500 / 0.8125rem / 0.18em39 uppercase: true40 secondary:41 background: transparent42 color: #1a254043 border: 1px solid #1a254044 shape: sharp45 padding: 13px 26px46 font: 500 / 0.8125rem / 0.18em47 uppercase: true48 outline:49 background: transparent50 color: #1a254051 border: 1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.20)52 shape: sharp53 padding: 13px 26px54 font: 500 / 0.8125rem / 0.18em55 uppercase: true56 ghost:57 background: transparent58 color: #6a665759 border: none60 shape: sharp61 padding: 13px 18px62 font: 500 / 0.8125rem / 0.18em63 uppercase: true64charts:65 variant: "thin-bars"66 stroke_width: 167 fill_opacity: 068 gridlines: false69 bar_gap: 18px70 highlight: single71 dot_marker: false72fonts_url: "https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;1,400&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap"73dependencies: ["lucide-react"]74---75 76# Chambers Counsel77 78## AI Build Instructions79 80> **Read this section before writing any code.** The rules below81> are non-negotiable. Every value used in the UI must come from this82> file's frontmatter — never substitute, approximate, or invent new83> colors, fonts, radii, or shadows. If a value is missing, ask the84> user before adding one.85 86### 1 · Your role87 88You are building UI for a project that has adopted **Chambers Counsel** as its89design system. Treat `DESIGN.md` as the single source of truth.90Your job is to translate the user's product requirements into91components and pages that look like they were designed by the same92person who authored this file.93 94### 2 · Token compliance95 96- Pull every color, font family, radius, shadow, and spacing value97 from the frontmatter at the top of this file.98- Use semantic roles (e.g. `primary`, `accent`, `muted`) — never99 hard-code hex values that bypass the system.100- When a token can be expressed as a CSS variable, declare it once101 in your global stylesheet and reference it everywhere downstream.102- The Google Fonts `<link>` is provided in the Typography section.103 Add it to `<head>` before any component renders.104 105### 3 · Component recipes106 107Use these recipes verbatim when building the corresponding component.108 109#### Buttons110 111Four variants are defined. Pick one — never blend variants or invent a fifth.112 113- **Primary** — sharp shape, bg `#1a2540`, text `#f3ecd8`, padding `13px 26px`, weight `500`, uppercased.114- **Secondary** — sharp shape, text `#1a2540`, border `1px solid #1a2540`, padding `13px 26px`, weight `500`, uppercased.115- **Outline** — sharp shape, text `#1a2540`, border `1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.20)`, padding `13px 26px`, weight `500`, uppercased.116- **Ghost** — sharp shape, text `#6a6657`, padding `13px 18px`, weight `500`, uppercased.117 118Reach for **primary** as the single dominant CTA per screen.119**Secondary** for the supporting action. **Outline** for tertiary120actions in toolbars. **Ghost** for inline links and table actions.121 122#### Cards123 124- Background: `#f3ecd8`125- Border: `1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.12)`126- Shadow: `none`127- Radius: `radius.lg` (`3px`)128- Internal padding: `20px` for compact cards, `24–28px` for content cards.129 130#### Tabs131 132Variant: `underline`. Flat row of labels. Active tab gets a 2px underline in the accent color — no fill.133 134#### Charts135 136- Bar/line variant: `thin-bars`137- No gridlines — let the bars/lines carry the data.138- Highlight strategy: `single` — emphasize a single bar/point per chart.139 140#### Typography pairings141 142- **Display (`EB Garamond`)** — h1, h2, hero headlines, brand wordmarks.143- **Body (`Inter`)** — paragraphs, labels, button text, form inputs.144- **Mono (`JetBrains Mono`)** — code, eyebrows, metadata, numerals in tables.145 146### 4 · Hard constraints147 148Never do any of the following without explicit instruction from the user:149 150- Introduce a new color, font, radius, or shadow that isn't declared above.151- Mix this system with another (e.g. don't paste in Material or Bootstrap defaults).152- Use generic gradient defaults (purple→blue, peach→pink) — they break the system's voice.153- Reach for emoji icons. Use a consistent icon library and size icons in line with body type.154- Add motion that exceeds the system's restraint — keep transitions short (≤200ms) and subtle.155 156### 5 · Before you finish — verify157 158Run through this checklist for every screen you produce:159 160- [ ] Every color used appears in the Colors table above.161- [ ] Headlines use the display font; body copy uses the body font.162- [ ] Buttons match one of the declared variants exactly (shape, padding, weight).163- [ ] Border-radius values come from `radius.sm` / `radius.md` / `radius.lg` / `radius.pill`.164- [ ] Cards and dividers use the declared border + shadow tokens.165- [ ] No values were invented; if you needed something missing, you stopped and asked.166 167---168 169## 1. Atmosphere170 171Chambers Counsel is a law firm that earns trust through restraint. The page surface is warm parchment `#f3ecd8` — the color of a quality letterhead, never bright white. Partner names and case headings run in EB Garamond at 112px, weight 400 — the calm classical serif giving every name the weight of a court ruling without any heaviness. Body sits in Inter at 17px on a 1.7 leading. UI labels run in Inter 500 with extreme 0.18em uppercase tracking — the engraved-brass-plate caption voice. The single accent is muted gold-leaf `#a08648` that appears only on case-number tags, verified-citation marks, and the footnote dagger — the marks of authority, never decoration.172 173The discipline is in the proportion: massive EB Garamond on warm parchment, generous negative space, and one gold-leaf mark per page that reads as a notarized seal.174 175**Signature moves**176- EB Garamond 400 at 112px for partner/case names — calm classical serif, gravitas through scale177- Warm parchment surface `#f3ecd8` — never white, never beige178- Gold-leaf `#a08648` exclusively on case-number tags + verified citations + footnote daggers179- All UI labels uppercase 0.18em tracking — the engraved-brass-plate voice180- Sharp 1-3px radius — almost zero, brass-plate precision181- Section padding 200px desktop — the air IS the chambers182 183## 2. Palette184 185### Surfaces186- **Parchment** `#f3ecd8` — page background (warm letterhead)187- **Parchment Lift** `#e9e2cf` — secondary surfaces, footer188- **Hairline** `rgba(26,37,64,0.12)` — every divider189 190### Ink191- **Oxford Navy** `#1a2540` — text, headings, primary CTA fill192- **Ink 50** `#6a6657` — secondary text, mono captions193 194### Accent195- **Gold Leaf** `#a08648` — case-number tags, verified citations, footnote daggers196- That is the only color in the system.197 198## 3. Typography199 200| Role | Font | Size | Weight | Leading | Tracking |201|------|------|------|--------|---------|----------|202| Partner Name (Hero) | EB Garamond | 112px | 400 | 0.95 | -0.04em |203| H1 | EB Garamond | 64px | 400 | 1.05 | -0.025em |204| H2 | EB Garamond | 30px | 500 | 1.22 | -0.012em |205| Pull Quote | EB Garamond (italic) | 26px | 400 | 1.32 | -0.01em |206| Body | Inter | 17px | 400 | 1.7 | -0.005em |207| UI / Button | Inter | 13px | 500 | 1.4 | 0.18em uppercase |208| Caption / Date | JetBrains Mono | 11px | 500 | 1.0 | 0.10em uppercase |209| Case Number | JetBrains Mono | 13px | 500 | 1.0 | 0.04em tabular-nums |210 211EB Garamond at 400 only — the classical proportion breaks at any heavier weight. Italic reserved for case quotations and pull quotes.212 213## 4. Buttons214 215### Primary (Oxford Navy — Engage Counsel only)216```css217background: #1a2540;218color: #f3ecd8;219padding: 13px 26px;220border-radius: 2px;221text-transform: uppercase;222letter-spacing: 0.18em;223font-weight: 500;224```225 226The 0.18em tracking is wider than typical UI — that is the engraved-brass-plate voice carried into the engagement gesture. Reads as a notarized seal, not a CTA button.227 228### Secondary (Navy Outline)229- Transparent, 1px solid navy, navy text — same near-sharp shape, same wide tracking230 231### Outline & Ghost232- Outline: transparent, 1px hairline at 20% navy233- Ghost: no border, ink-50 uppercase, hover underlines234 235## 5. Cards236 237```css238background: #f3ecd8;239border: 1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.12);240border-radius: 3px;241box-shadow: none;242```243 244NO shadows, NO inset highlights. Practice-area cards lift to parchment-lift surface with a 1px navy top border (3px wide) — the only chrome.245 246## 6. Charts247 248Thin precise bars (3px wide, 18px gap). One bar in gold-leaf, others in 18% navy. NO gridlines. Y-axis labels in JetBrains Mono uppercase 11px. Charts are reserved for case-outcome breakdowns and read as exhibits.249 250## 7. Tabs251 252Underline 1px in navy for the active state. Inactive tabs are ink-50 in uppercase 0.18em. The active label is set in EB Garamond italic at the same size — that is the rhythm change, not a color shift.253 254## 8. Spacing255 256- Base 8px257- Scale: `8, 16, 24, 32, 48, 64, 96, 128, 200, 280`258- Section padding: 200px desktop, 96px mobile — the air IS the chambers259 260## 9. Do's & don'ts261 262✅ **Do**263- Use EB Garamond at 400 only — anything heavier breaks the classical proportion264- Hold the warm parchment surface — white reads as web app, beige reads as old textbook265- Reserve gold-leaf for case-number tags + verified citations + footnote daggers exclusively266- Use 0.18em uppercase tracking on every UI label — the engraved-brass-plate voice267 268❌ **Don't**269- Use stock photos of pillars or scales of justice — the typography earns the gravitas270- Use EB Garamond at 600+ — bold breaks the classical proportion271- Use a second accent — gold-leaf alone, on three specific marks272- Use any radius beyond 3px — corners must read as brass-plate, not pill273 274---275 276## Tokens277 278> Generated from the same source the live preview renders from.279> Treat the values below as the contract — never substitute approximations.280 281### Colors282 283| Role | Value |284|-----------|-------|285| primary | `#1a2540` |286| secondary | `#6a6657` |287| tertiary | `#1a2540` |288| neutral | `#e9e2cf` |289| surface | `#f3ecd8` |290 291### Typography292 293- **Display:** EB Garamond294- **Body:** Inter295- **Mono:** JetBrains Mono296 297| Role | size / leading / weight / tracking |298|------|------------------------------------|299| Hero | 7rem / 0.95 / 400 / -0.04em |300| H1 | 4rem / 1.05 / 400 / -0.025em |301| H2 | 1.875rem / 1.22 / 500 / -0.012em |302| Body | 1.0625rem / 1.7 / 400 / -0.005em |303 304### Radius305 306- sm: `1px`307- md: `2px`308- lg: `3px`309- pill: `9999px`310 311### Shadows312 313- **card:** `none`314- **button:** `none`315 316### Borders317 318- **card:** `1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.12)`319- **divider:** `rgba(26,37,64,0.16)`320 321### Buttons322 323Four variants, each fully tokenized. The preview renders from these exact values.324 325#### Primary326 327| Property | Value |328|----------|-------|329| shape | `sharp` |330| background | `#1a2540` |331| color | `#f3ecd8` |332| border | `none` |333| padding | `13px 26px` |334| fontWeight | `500` |335| fontSize | `0.8125rem` |336| tracking | `0.18em` |337| uppercase | `true` |338 339#### Secondary340 341| Property | Value |342|----------|-------|343| shape | `sharp` |344| background | `transparent` |345| color | `#1a2540` |346| border | `1px solid #1a2540` |347| padding | `13px 26px` |348| fontWeight | `500` |349| fontSize | `0.8125rem` |350| tracking | `0.18em` |351| uppercase | `true` |352 353#### Outline354 355| Property | Value |356|----------|-------|357| shape | `sharp` |358| background | `transparent` |359| color | `#1a2540` |360| border | `1px solid rgba(26,37,64,0.20)` |361| padding | `13px 26px` |362| fontWeight | `500` |363| fontSize | `0.8125rem` |364| tracking | `0.18em` |365| uppercase | `true` |366 367#### Ghost368 369| Property | Value |370|----------|-------|371| shape | `sharp` |372| background | `transparent` |373| color | `#6a6657` |374| border | `none` |375| padding | `13px 18px` |376| fontWeight | `500` |377| fontSize | `0.8125rem` |378| tracking | `0.18em` |379| uppercase | `true` |380 381### Charts382 383| Property | Value |384|----------|-------|385| variant | `thin-bars` |386| strokeWidth | `1` |387| fillOpacity | `0` |388| gridlines | `false` |389| barGap | `18px` |390| highlight | `single` |391| dotMarker | `false` |392 # CLAUDE.md Reference @DESIGN.md for all styling decisions. Apply tokens strictly — do not introduce colors, fonts, or radii outside the system. When in doubt, prefer the values declared in DESIGN.md frontmatter.<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;1,400&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap" />npm install lucide-react// tailwind.config.jsexport default { theme: { extend: { fontFamily: { display: ['"EB Garamond"', 'serif'], sans: ['"Inter"', 'sans-serif'], mono: ['"JetBrains Mono"', 'monospace'], }, colors: { primary: '#1a2540', secondary: '#6a6657', accent: '#1a2540', neutral: '#e9e2cf', surface: '#f3ecd8', }, borderRadius: { sm: '1px', md: '2px', lg: '3px', }, }, },};Dark-mode-native canvas where content emerges like starlight. Geometric variable sans, the signature 510 weight, semi-transparent white borders, and a single indigo-violet accent.
A complete design system, ready for your AI coding agent. Every primitive, token, and pattern below is generated straight from DESIGN.md — drop the file in your project and ship matching UI in minutes.
An academic journal that lives well online. Cream-paper surfaces, Source Serif 4 for body running text, IBM Plex Mono for footnote numerals and citations, a single deep cobalt accent reserved for the active citation link. Built for research publications, scientific journals, and long-form scholarly content.
A complete design system, ready for your AI coding agent. Every primitive, token, and pattern below is generated straight from DESIGN.md — drop the file in your project and ship matching UI in minutes.