GMRZE Brand Guidelines

Introduction

These brand guidelines ensure consistent visual identity across all GMRZE projects and communications. Our brand represents innovation in developer tools through modern design and the Dracula color palette, resonating with the developer community while maintaining professional standards.

Color Palette

The GMRZE brand uses the Dracula color scheme, a beloved palette in the developer community. These colors should be used consistently across all brand materials.

Background
#282a36
Main background color
Surface
#44475a
Cards, sections, elevated surfaces
Text
#f8f8f2
Primary text color
Purple
#bd93f9
Primary brand color, headings
Pink
#ff79c6
Secondary accents, CTAs
Green
#50fa7b
Success states, positive actions
Cyan
#8be9fd
Links, interactive elements
Yellow
#f1fa8c
Warnings, highlights
Orange
#ffb86c
Attention, secondary warnings
Red
#ff5555
Errors, destructive actions

Typography

GMRZE uses two typefaces: Space Grotesk for interface and content, and JetBrains Mono for code examples. The logo uses the yukarimobile typeface. All fonts are self-hosted for GDPR compliance.

H1 HeadlinesSpace Grotesk Bold (700)48-64px
H2 HeadlinesSpace Grotesk SemiBold (600)32-40px
H3 HeadlinesSpace Grotesk Medium (500)24-28px
Body TextSpace Grotesk Regular (400)16-18px
Code BlocksJetBrains Mono Regular (400)14-16px
Logoyukarimobile-

Font Showcase

Space Grotesk

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
,.-_+*!?@#$%&()[]{}/:;<>=~

JetBrains Mono

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
,.-_+*!?@#$%&()[]{}/:;<>=~

Font Resources

Space GroteskGoogle Fonts
JetBrains MonoJetBrains

Logo Downloads

Download the GMRZE logo in various formats. Use the wordmark when space allows, and the lettermark for small spaces like favicons.

GMRZE Wordmark
Wordmark
GMRZE Lettermark
Lettermark
Download All Logos (ZIP)

Logo on Backgrounds

The logo should always have enough contrast against its background. Here's how it looks on different colors.

GMRZE on dark backgroundBackground (#282a36)
GMRZE on surfaceSurface (#44475a)
GMRZE on darkDark (#1a1b26)
GMRZE on whiteWhite (#ffffff)
GMRZE on purplePurple (#bd93f9)
GMRZE on pinkPink (#ff79c6)

Logo Usage Rules

Minimum Sizes

Never use the logo below these minimum sizes to maintain legibility.

Wordmark (digital)120px wide minimum
Lettermark (favicon/icon)32×32px minimum
Clear spaceEqual to height of "G"

Do's and Don'ts

Correct aspect ratio
Check DO
Maintain original aspect ratio
X DON'T
Don't stretch or squash the logo
Brand colors
Check DO
Use brand colors only
X DON'T
Don't use unapproved colors
High contrast
Check DO
Ensure high contrast
Low contrast
X DON'T
Don't use low-contrast backgrounds
Shadow on logo
X DON'T
Don't add shadows to the logo
Too small
X DON'T
Don't use the logo too small or too large
Logo with additionsPRO
X DON'T
Don't add text or elements to the logo

Spacing

Maintain clear space around the logo to ensure legibility and visual impact. The minimum clear space is defined by the height of the "G" lettermark, referred to as 1x below.

General Spacing Unit (1x)Height of the "G" lettermark
Minimum clear space1x on all sides
Recommended clear space1.5x on all sides

Wordmark Clear Space

1x
1x
1x
1x
Wordmark spacing

Lettermark Clear Space

1x
1x
1x
1x
Lettermark spacing

Partnership Logo Placement

When the GMRZE logo appears alongside a partner's logo, follow these guidelines to ensure both brands are represented equally and clearly. GMRZE does not use vertical (stacked) partnership layouts.

Wordmark

Place logos side by side with a vertical divider between them. Both logos should be optically equal in height.

Partner Logo

Lettermark

When using the lettermark in a partnership context, maintain equal sizing and use a vertical divider.

GMRZE Lettermark
Partner Logo

Rules

LayoutSide by side only — vertical/stacked layouts are not permitted
Equal sizingBoth logos must appear optically equal in height
Divider spacing1x clear space on each side of the divider
Divider colorrgba(248, 248, 242, 0.2) or 20% opacity of text color
BackgroundsUse a shared background that works for both logos
NeverOverlap, interlock, or combine logos into one mark

Brand Voice

GMRZE communicates directly and honestly. No corporate jargon, no filler, no fluff. Say what you mean in the fewest words possible.

Do

  • "This tool formats SQL templates."
  • "Works with Python 3.10+."
  • "Something broke? Open an issue."
  • "No tracking. No cookies. No BS."

Don't

  • "We are excited to announce our innovative solution..."
  • "Leverage synergies to drive engagement..."
  • "We would love to hear your feedback!"
  • "Our cutting-edge, best-in-class platform..."
ToneDirect, honest, technical
AudienceDevelopers who value their time
AvoidBuzzwords, hype, filler phrases, exclamation marks
PreferShort sentences, active voice, concrete facts

Iconography

GMRZE exclusively uses Tabler Icons, licensed under the MIT License. No other icon sets are permitted. All icons are 24×24, stroke-based, and use currentColor for theming.

Outline vs. Filled

Use outlined icons by default. Use filled variants only to indicate an active or selected state.

Heart outlineDefault
Heart filledActive

Favorited / liked

Bell outlineDefault
Bell filledActive

Notifications enabled

Star outlineDefault
Star filledActive

Starred / bookmarked

Icons in Use

A selection of Tabler icons used across the site.

homehome
codecode
downloaddownload
mailmail
shieldshield
databasedatabase
serverserver
globeglobe
boltbolt
checkcheck
xx
brand-githubbrand-github
brand-discordbrand-discord
brand-youtubebrand-youtube
brand-instagrambrand-instagram
cookiecookie
worldworld
Icon setTabler Icons (exclusively)
LicenseMIT License
Size24×24px (default), stroke-width 2
Default styleOutlined
Active stateFilled variant of the same icon
ColorcurrentColor — inherits from parent element

Animations & Loading

Animations serve a purpose. They communicate state, not decoration. If something is instant, do not animate it.

Instant (<100ms)No animation. Show the result immediately.
Short (100ms–1s)Subtle transition (opacity, transform). No spinner needed.
Medium (1s–3s)Skeleton screens or placeholder animations. Keep the layout stable.
Long (>3s)Progress bar (preferred), skeleton, or spinner. Always show progress when possible.

Rules

Progress barsPreferred for long operations. Use them whenever actual progress is measurable.
SkeletonsUse when the layout is known but content is loading. Preserves perceived performance.
SpinnersLast resort. Only when progress is indeterminate and layout is unknown.
Easingease for general transitions. No bouncing or elastic effects.
Duration150ms for micro-interactions (hover, focus). 300ms for layout transitions.
NeverAnimate something that can be shown instantly. No decorative animations.

Quick Reference

Color Values (CSS Variables)

--bg: #282a36;
--surface: #44475a;
--text: #f8f8f2;
--purple: #bd93f9;
--pink: #ff79c6;
--green: #50fa7b;
--cyan: #8be9fd;
--yellow: #f1fa8c;
--orange: #ffb86c;
--red: #ff5555;

Font Stack

font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;