Monocle
An editorial, print-derived interface for Monocle's magazine, radio, and shop — near-black serif type (Plantin) set on a stark white canvas, with sharp-cornered cards and images that read like a newspaper page rather than a web app. Brand voltage comes from a single saturated yellow (#ffc500) reserved for Subscribe/CTA moments and from sky-cyan category blocks (city guides), against an otherwise strictly monochrome, hairline-ruled layout.
Works with
Claude Code·Cursor·Codex·Gemini CLI·Copilot·v0·Lovable·Bolt·Windsurf·Replit
Color Palette
Accent
Neutrals
Typography
display
32px · 400 · 1.5
The quick brown fox jumps
heading
32px · 400 · 1.2
The quick brown fox jumps
subhead
20px · 400 · 1.25
The quick brown fox jumps
title
18px · 700 · 1.3
The quick brown fox jumps
body
16px · 400 · 1.5
The quick brown fox jumps
button
15px · 600 · 1.15
The quick brown fox jumps
Spacing & Shape
Spacing
| Name | Value | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| xxs | 4px | |
| xs | 8px | |
| sm | 12px | |
| md | 16px | |
| lg | 24px | |
| xl | 32px | |
| xxl | 40px |
Border Radius
| Name | Value | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| sharp | 0px | |
| xs | 4px | |
| sm | 8px | |
| lg | 32px |
FAQ
- What colors does Monocle use?
- Monocle's core palette includes #ffc500, #000000, #141414, #ffffff, #ffffff. The full color set with usage roles (canvas, ink, surfaces, accent, semantic) is documented in the Monocle DESIGN.md.
- What font does Monocle use?
- Monocle's primary typeface is Plantin. 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 Monocle design system?
- An editorial, print-derived interface for Monocle's magazine, radio, and shop — near-black serif type (Plantin) set on a stark white canvas, with sharp-cornered cards and images that read like a news…