light theme
Independent Style Review

Mintlify-Style Design System

The Mintlify design system uses a light-themed visual language. The primary brand color is Coal (#08090a); text is Ink (#000000) on a White Canvas (#ffffff) background. Typography is set in Inter. This DESIGN.md contains 8 color tokens and a 7-step type scale; give it to AI tools like Claude, Cursor or v0 to generate consistent interfaces in the style of Mintlify.

Independent Style Review

Mintlify-style design system: color codes and fonts

Theme
light
Primary color
Coal (#08090a)
Fonts
Inter
Source
mintlify.com

Digital librarian's desk. Precise information architecture meets subtle brand identity through selective color accents.

Mintlify captures an atmosphere of serene, intelligent efficiency, like navigating a well-organized digital library. The predominant use of highly desaturated grays and stark black-on-white provides a clean, information-focused base. A single vivid green (#0c8c5e) acts as a digital beacon, highlighting interactive elements and key information without visual clutter. The visual restraint in color and a subtle elevation system communicate authority through clarity, making complex documentation feel approachable.

Original style summary

Mintlify color codes

ColorHEXCSS tokenUsage
Ink#000000--color-inkPrimary text, core UI elements, strong contrasts against light backgrounds
White Canvas#ffffff--color-white-canvasPage backgrounds, card surfaces, inverted text on dark elements
Coal#08090a--color-coalProminent headings, button backgrounds, elevated text
Platinum#f2f2f2--color-platinumSubtle borders, dividers, subtle background variations
Steel#dddddd--color-steelThin stroke borders, less noticeable dividers
Sage Mark#0c8c5--color-sage-markPrimary brand accent, interactive elements like CTA buttons, active states, key icons, and selected links. Its vividness provides clear visual cues in an otherwise neutral palette.
Emerald Glow#00dc8d--color-emerald-glowSecondary accent for icons or subtle graphic highlights, complementing the primary Sage Mark.
Deep Cobalt#0052ff--color-deep-cobaltSpecific graphic elements, illustrations where a strong, vibrant blue is needed.

Which fonts does Mintlify use?

FontWeightsFallback
Inter400, 500, 600system-ui
RoleSizeLine heightToken
caption13px1.71--text-caption
body16px1.5--text-body
subheading18px1.33--text-subheading
heading-sm20px1.3--text-heading-sm
heading24px1.15--text-heading
heading-lg40px1.15--text-heading-lg
display57px1.1--text-display

How do I use this DESIGN.md?

  1. Download the DESIGN.md file and place it in your project root.
  2. Tell Claude Code, Cursor, v0 or Google Stitch: “Design the UI following the rules in DESIGN.md.”
  3. Use Fork & Customize to adapt the colors, fonts or components to your own brand.

Raw DESIGN.md file →

This page is MakeMyMD's independent review of the colors, typography and spacing visible on Mintlify's public website (mintlify.com). It is not an official brand guideline; MakeMyMD is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mintlify. The Mintlify name and trademarks belong to their owner; no brand imagery, logos or copy are used. Rights holders can request removal at [email protected].

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