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# Quantum Minimalism - Color Palette & Printing Specifications

## 🎨 **Master Color Palette**

### **Primary Colors (CMYK)**
```
Deep Navy (Primary)
- CMYK: C:100 M:85 Y:0 K:45
- RGB: R:26 G:35 B:126
- HEX: #1a237e
- Pantone: 2767 C
- Usage: Primary text, main elements

Electric Blue (Secondary)
- CMYK: C:85 M:45 Y:0 K:0
- RGB: R:33 G:150 B:243
- HEX: #2196f3
- Pantone: 279 C
- Usage: Secondary text, accents

Silver (Accent)
- CMYK: C:15 M:10 Y:5 K:15
- RGB: R:176 G:190 B:197
- HEX: #b0bec5
- Pantone: 429 C
- Usage: Subtle accents, borders

Pure White (Background)
- CMYK: C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:0
- RGB: R:255 G:255 B:255
- HEX: #ffffff
- Pantone: White
- Usage: Backgrounds, negative space
```

### **Secondary Colors (CMYK)**
```
Light Blue (Tertiary)
- CMYK: C:60 M:25 Y:0 K:0
- RGB: R:100 G:181 B:246
- HEX: #64b5f6
- Pantone: 279 C
- Usage: Gradients, highlights

Dark Navy (Alternative)
- CMYK: C:100 M:100 Y:0 K:60
- RGB: R:13 G:71 B:161
- HEX: #0d47a1
- Pantone: 2767 C
- Usage: High contrast text

Gradient Blue (Mid-tone)
- CMYK: C:70 M:35 Y:0 K:0
- RGB: R:25 G:118 B:210
- HEX: #1976d2
- Pantone: 279 C
- Usage: Gradient transitions
```

---

## 🖨️ **Printing Specifications**

### **Color Profile Requirements:**
```
Primary Profile: CMYK
- Color Space: ISO Coated v2 (FOGRA39)
- Rendering Intent: Perceptual
- Black Point Compensation: Enabled
- DPI: 300 minimum
- Bit Depth: 8-bit per channel
```

### **Print Quality Standards:**
```
T-Shirts (DTG Printing):
- Color Gamut: sRGB to CMYK conversion
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- File Format: PNG with transparency
- Color Mode: CMYK
- Bleed: 0.125" (3mm)

Hoodies (DTG Printing):
- Color Gamut: sRGB to CMYK conversion
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- File Format: PNG with transparency
- Color Mode: CMYK
- Bleed: 0.125" (3mm)

Mugs (Sublimation):
- Color Gamut: sRGB to CMYK conversion
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- File Format: PNG or JPG
- Color Mode: CMYK
- Bleed: 0.25" (6mm)

Phone Cases (UV Printing):
- Color Gamut: sRGB to CMYK conversion
- Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- File Format: PNG with transparency
- Color Mode: CMYK
- Bleed: 0.125" (3mm)
```

---

## 🎨 **Color Variation Schemes**

### **Scheme 1: Classic (Primary)**
```
Primary Text: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
Secondary Text: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
Accent Elements: Silver (#b0bec5)
Background: Pure White (#ffffff)
Visual Elements: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
```

### **Scheme 2: Monochrome**
```
Primary Text: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
Secondary Text: Light Navy (#3f51b5)
Accent Elements: Dark Navy (#0d47a1)
Background: Pure White (#ffffff)
Visual Elements: Light Navy (#3f51b5)
```

### **Scheme 3: Inverted**
```
Primary Text: Pure White (#ffffff)
Secondary Text: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
Accent Elements: Silver (#b0bec5)
Background: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
Visual Elements: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
```

### **Scheme 4: Gradient**
```
Primary Text: Deep Navy to Electric Blue gradient
Secondary Text: Electric Blue to Silver gradient
Accent Elements: Silver to White gradient
Background: Pure White (#ffffff)
Visual Elements: Deep Navy to Electric Blue gradient
```

---

## 🔧 **Technical Color Specifications**

### **Color Accuracy Requirements:**
```
Delta E Tolerance: <3.0
- Acceptable color difference for professional printing
- Ensures consistent color reproduction
- Maintains brand color integrity

Color Gamut Coverage:
- sRGB: 100% coverage
- Adobe RGB: 95% coverage
- CMYK: 90% coverage
- Pantone: 85% coverage
```

### **Color Proofing Process:**
```
1. Digital Proof (Screen):
- sRGB color space
- 100% brightness
- Calibrated monitor
- Soft proofing enabled

2. Print Proof (Physical):
- CMYK color space
- 300 DPI resolution
- Actual print material
- Color matching verification

3. Final Approval:
- Delta E <3.0
- Brand color compliance
- Print quality verification
- Customer satisfaction
```

---

## 📱 **Product-Specific Color Applications**

### **T-Shirt Color Applications:**
```
White T-Shirts:
- Primary Text: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
- Secondary Text: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Visual Elements: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Background: Transparent (shirt color)

Black T-Shirts:
- Primary Text: Pure White (#ffffff)
- Secondary Text: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Visual Elements: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Background: Transparent (shirt color)

Navy T-Shirts:
- Primary Text: Pure White (#ffffff)
- Secondary Text: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Visual Elements: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Background: Transparent (shirt color)
```

### **Mug Color Applications:**
```
White Mugs:
- Primary Text: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
- Secondary Text: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Visual Elements: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Background: Transparent (mug color)

Black Mugs:
- Primary Text: Pure White (#ffffff)
- Secondary Text: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Visual Elements: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Background: Transparent (mug color)
```

### **Phone Case Color Applications:**
```
Clear Cases:
- Primary Text: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
- Secondary Text: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Visual Elements: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- Background: Transparent (case color)

Black Cases:
- Primary Text: Pure White (#ffffff)
- Secondary Text: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Visual Elements: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- Background: Transparent (case color)
```

---

## 🎨 **Gradient Specifications**

### **Primary Gradient (Deep Navy to Electric Blue):**
```
Gradient Type: Linear
Direction: 45 degrees
Stops:
- 0%: Deep Navy (#1a237e)
- 50%: Gradient Blue (#1976d2)
- 100%: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
Opacity: 100%
Blend Mode: Normal
```

### **Secondary Gradient (Electric Blue to Silver):**
```
Gradient Type: Linear
Direction: 45 degrees
Stops:
- 0%: Electric Blue (#2196f3)
- 50%: Light Blue (#64b5f6)
- 100%: Silver (#b0bec5)
Opacity: 80%
Blend Mode: Normal
```

### **Accent Gradient (Silver to White):**
```
Gradient Type: Linear
Direction: 45 degrees
Stops:
- 0%: Silver (#b0bec5)
- 50%: Light Silver (#e0e0e0)
- 100%: Pure White (#ffffff)
Opacity: 60%
Blend Mode: Normal
```

---

## 🔍 **Color Quality Control**

### **Pre-Production Checklist:**
```
[ ] All colors converted to CMYK
[ ] Color profiles embedded
[ ] Delta E tolerance verified
[ ] Print material compatibility checked
[ ] Color gamut coverage confirmed
[ ] Gradient smoothness verified
[ ] Contrast ratios adequate
[ ] Brand consistency maintained
```

### **Production Monitoring:**
```
[ ] Color accuracy maintained
[ ] Print quality consistent
[ ] Color variations minimized
[ ] Brand standards met
[ ] Customer satisfaction high
[ ] Return rate low
[ ] Quality complaints minimal
```

### **Post-Production Review:**
```
[ ] Color reproduction accurate
[ ] Print quality excellent
[ ] Brand consistency maintained
[ ] Customer feedback positive
[ ] Quality standards met
[ ] Ready for mass production
```

---

## 📊 **Color Usage Guidelines**

### **Primary Color Usage:**
- **Deep Navy**: Use for primary text, main visual elements
- **Electric Blue**: Use for secondary text, accents, highlights
- **Silver**: Use for subtle accents, borders, secondary elements
- **White**: Use for backgrounds, negative space, contrast

### **Color Combinations:**
- **High Contrast**: Deep Navy + White (accessibility)
- **Medium Contrast**: Electric Blue + White (readability)
- **Low Contrast**: Silver + White (subtlety)
- **Gradient**: Deep Navy + Electric Blue (visual interest)

### **Accessibility Standards:**
- **WCAG AA Compliance**: All color combinations meet accessibility standards
- **Contrast Ratio**: Minimum 4.5:1 for normal text
- **Color Blindness**: Designs work in grayscale
- **Readability**: Text remains legible in all color schemes

This comprehensive color palette ensures your Quantum Minimalism collection maintains professional quality and brand consistency across all products and printing methods!
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