Linear
The canonical dark product-tool aesthetic — a near-black canvas (#08090a) with layered graphite surfaces, precise Inter Variable typography at custom axis weights (510/590/680), and a restrained indigo accent family (#5e6ad2 brand, #828fff links). Surfaces stack through translucent white overlays and hairline borders rather than shadows; app screenshots sit in glassy panel frames. The system reads as engineered software minimalism — quiet, dense, obsessively tuned, with a serif display face (Tiempos) reserved for rare editorial moments.
Works with
Claude Code·Cursor·Codex·Gemini CLI·Copilot·v0·Lovable·Bolt·Windsurf·Replit
Color Palette
Accent
Neutrals
Typography
display-xl
56px · 590 · 1.06
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display-lg
48px · 590 · 1.08
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display-md
40px · 590 · 1.1
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display-sm
32px · 590 · 1.12
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serif-accent
48px · 400 · 1.1
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title-lg
24px · 590 · 1.25
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title-md
20px · 510 · 1.3
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title-sm
17px · 510 · 1.4
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body-lg
18px · 400 · 1.55
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body-md
15px · 400 · 1.6
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body-sm
13px · 400 · 1.5
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caption
12px · 510 · 1.4
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micro
11px · 510 · 1.35
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code
13px · 400 · 1.5
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button
15px · 510 · 1
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nav-link
14px · 510 · 1.4
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Spacing & Shape
Spacing
| Name | Value | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| xs | 8px | |
| sm | 12px | |
| md | 16px | |
| lg | 24px | |
| xl | 32px | |
| xxl | 48px | |
| section | 96px | |
| section-lg | 160px |
Border Radius
| Name | Value | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| xs | 4px | |
| sm | 6px | |
| md | 8px | |
| lg | 12px | |
| xl | 16px | |
| xxl | 24px | |
| pill | 9999px | |
| full | 9999px |
FAQ
- What colors does Linear use?
- Linear's core palette includes #5e6ad2, #7170ff, #828fff, #18182f, #828fff. The full color set with usage roles (canvas, ink, surfaces, accent, semantic) is documented in the Linear DESIGN.md.
- What font does Linear use?
- Linear's primary typeface is Inter Variable. The complete type scale (sizes, weights, line-height and letter-spacing per role), with an open substitute where the original is licensed, is documented in the DESIGN.md.
- What is the Linear design system?
- The canonical dark product-tool aesthetic — a near-black canvas (#08090a) with layered graphite surfaces, precise Inter Variable typography at custom axis weights (510/590/680), and a restrained indi…