Discover climate.gov design foundations

Learn how climate.gov uses colors and fonts to enhance user experience and design coherence.

Last update: 06/29/2024

ICONS


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TYPOGRAPHIES


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Source Sans - 400 - normal

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

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Source Sans - 700 - normal

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

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Merriweather - 700 - normal

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

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Cabin - 400 - normal

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

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Cabin - 700 - normal

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789 !@#$%^&*()

COLORS


CALL TO ACTION

The call to action color is specifically chosen to stand out on the page. It's used on elements that require user interaction or urgent attention, such as "submit" buttons, promotional banners, or important links.

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#e6e6e6

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#cccccc

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#b3b3b3

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#999999

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#808080

HERO

The hero color is used to draw attention to the most important content on the page. It's the main color used on content above the fold.

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#e6e6e6

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#cccccc

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#b3b3b3

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#999999

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#808080

ACCENT

The accent color is used to highlight important elements on the page, such as headings, links, or buttons. It's a secondary color that complements the primary color scheme.

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#e6e6e6

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#cccccc

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#b3b3b3

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#999999

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#808080

BACKGROUND

The background color is the primary color used in the background of the page. It's a neutral color that provides a backdrop for the content on the page.

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#ffffff

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#e6e6e6

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#cccccc

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#b3b3b3

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#999999

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#808080

SURFACE

The surface color is used to create depth and dimension on the page. It's a light color that's used on elements like cards, modals, and other surfaces that need to stand out from the background.

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#afb8c5

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#929eb0

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#74849a

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#5c6b7f

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#475262

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#313944

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#1c2026

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#060709

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#000000

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#000000

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#000000