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Documentation Website Palettes

Readable documentation palettes for API docs, developer portals, guides, and long-form technical content.

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Best for: API docs, knowledge bases, developer portals, and technical guidesExport: CSS, Tailwind, JSON, SVGPreview: dashboard, landing, mobile UI

How to use these palettes

Start with the primary and surface colors, then test text contrast before exporting. These palettes are most useful for API docs, knowledge bases, developer portals, and technical guides. Optimize for long reading sessions with restrained surfaces and clear code block contrast.

Every generated palette is sorted by a UI quality score that favors readable text, clear surface separation, and controlled saturation.

UI previewPrimary
Card
Button
Accent

CSS Variables

:root {
  --primary: #318DD8;
  --accent: #C951D6;
  --surface: #EBEFF4;
  --text: #121921;
  --support: #CE82AC;
}
Text / Surface contrast: 15.32:1

FAQ

Where should I use documentation website palettes?

These palettes are designed for API docs, knowledge bases, developer portals, and technical guides.

Can I copy these colors into a design system?

Yes. Each palette includes clear interface roles such as Primary, Accent, Surface, Text, and Support.

How do I avoid low contrast?

Optimize for long reading sessions with restrained surfaces and clear code block contrast.

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