The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst

The Elements of Typographic Style

Robert Bringhurst / 1992

Often called the typographer's bible, Bringhurst's classic merges history, theory, and practice into an elegant guide. Its restrained cream-and-brown palette reflects the quiet authority of well-set type.

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#FAFAF5 background RGB 250 250 245
#2C2C2C ink RGB 44 44 44
#8B4513 accent RGB 139 69 19
#6B6B5E support RGB 107 107 94
#D4CFC4 neutral RGB 212 207 196
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CSS Variables

:root {
  --palette-background: #FAFAF5;
  --palette-ink: #2C2C2C;
  --palette-accent: #8B4513;
  --palette-support: #6B6B5E;
  --palette-neutral: #D4CFC4;
}

Tailwind Config

{
  "palette-background": "#FAFAF5",
  "palette-ink": "#2C2C2C",
  "palette-accent": "#8B4513",
  "palette-support": "#6B6B5E",
  "palette-neutral": "#D4CFC4"
}

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INK 900

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