Frutiger Aero

62/100Fair

Glass-textured aesthetics from the Windows Vista/7 era, blending sky-blue gradients, translucent frosted glass panels, and natural elements for a fresh, airy digital-nature feel.

aero glasstranslucentsky blueglossyVistaY2Knaturebubblesretrovintage

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Best For

aero glass / translucent / sky blue

Primary Move

Use sky blue gradient backgrounds (from-sky-300 to-sky-500)

Watch Out

Don't use dark or black backgrounds

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Color Palette

Primary

#87CEEB

Secondary

#5FB3CC

Accent 1

#ffffff

Accent 2

#e0f2fe

Accent 3

#34d399

Accent 4

#7dd3fc

AI Implementation

Copy the Hard Prompt first, then use the spec when needed

Use the Hard Prompt by default to generate UI. Use the Design Spec to understand, modify, and review the style. Use the Creative Brief for early exploration.

Hard Prompt

Use this by default: copy it, append the concrete requirement, and let AI generate consistent production UI.

When to use

When AI should generate UI directly
When repeated outputs must stay consistent
When style drift is the main risk

How to use

Copy the full prompt
Append the concrete requirement
Review against forbidden rules and UI states

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Frutiger Aero
style_slug: frutiger-aero
style_source: /styles/frutiger-aero

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements
- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules
You are a Frutiger Aero design style expert. All generated code must follow these rules:

Absolute Forbidden:
- Dark or black backgrounds (bg-black, bg-gray-900, bg-slate-900)
- Sharp corners (rounded-none, rounded-sm)
- Monospace fonts (font-mono)
- Neon glow effects or harsh saturated colors
- Flat/matte surfaces without glass effect
- active:scale-[0.98] -- use active:scale-95 instead (Aero has jelly bounce physics)
- focus:ring without focus:ring-offset-sky-500 (ring invisible on sky-blue background)

Must Follow:
- Background: Sky blue gradients (from-sky-300 to-sky-500)
- Cards: Semi-transparent white (bg-white/30 to bg-white/70) with backdrop-blur-xl
- Borders: Subtle white borders (border-white/30 to border-white/60)
- Rounded corners: Always large (rounded-2xl or rounded-3xl)
- Glossy highlight: Absolute div with h-1/2 bg-gradient-to-b from-white/60 to-white/10 on buttons and cards
- Glass effect is mandatory on all cards and panels
- Generous padding and airy spacing

Animation & Interaction Rules:
- Aero Glossy Layer: Every button and major card MUST include an absolute div positioned at top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1/2 with bg-gradient-to-b from-white/60 to-white/10. On group-hover, this brightens to from-white/80 to-white/20. Simulates classic Web 2.0 glossy top-half glass reflection.
- Aurora Orbs: Cards use two absolutely-positioned blur-3xl rounded-full divs (green + sky-blue). On group-hover, both scale to group-hover:scale-150 and intensify.
- Luminous Glow: Primary buttons hover to multi-shadow creating luminous aqua water glow.
- Jelly Bounce: active:scale-95 (not 0.98 or 0.97). The 5% compression is the Aero "jelly" squash.
- Card Float: hover:-translate-y-2 hover:scale-[1.02] -- more dramatic because glass panels feel lighter.
- Focus Ring on Sky: focus:ring-2 focus:ring-sky-300 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-offset-sky-500.

Component Templates

Component Preview

Button

Aero glossy capsule button: top-half white overlay simulates glass reflection, luminous sky-blue glow on hover, active:scale-95 jelly bounce press, focus ring offset matches sky background

Frontend Readiness

Dark Mode, States, Motion, and Accessibility

This layer tracks whether the style is ready for real websites: theme modes, state feedback, keyboard access, and performance constraints.

Overall

58%

Fallback

Dark Mode

35%

Fallback

UI States

79%

Partial

Motion

70%

Partial

A11y

70%

Partial

Performance

35%

Fallback

Key State Coverage

light / dark

HoverFocus VisibleDisabledLoadingEmptyErrorSuccess

Button

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Active / Disabled

Input

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Disabled / Error

Card

Default / Hover / Focus Visible / Loading / Skeleton

Form

Default / Focus Visible / Disabled / Loading / Error

Implementation Notes

This style contains dark-mode signals, but no curated dark token contract has been reviewed.
Check contrast in both light and dark modes.
Check heavy shadows, blur, large media, and scroll-linked effects manually.
No style-specific performance cost profile has been curated yet.

Global Styles

Global CSS

css

/* Frutiger Aero Global Styles */

:root {
  --aero-sky-light: #87CEEB;
  --aero-sky-dark: #5FB3CC;
  --aero-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  --aero-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

@keyframes aero-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes aero-bubble {
  0% { transform: translateY(100%) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes aero-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.aero-glass {
  background: var(--aero-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--aero-glass-border);
}
.frutiger-aero-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.frutiger-aero-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(135, 206, 235, 0.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.frutiger-aero-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.frutiger-aero-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEB, #ffffff);
}

.frutiger-aero-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEB, #ffffff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.frutiger-aero-accent-corner {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}

.frutiger-aero-animate-in {
  animation: frutiger-aero-fade-in 0.5s ease-out both;
}

IDE Integration

IDE Configuration Export

Download configuration files for AI coding assistants to generate code in this style.

Style Pack

Export Style Pack

Get complete machine-readable style assets including design tokens, Tailwind presets, CSS variables, and shadcn/ui themes.

Metadata

Style metadata including version information

Design Tokens

Compatible with Figma / Style Dictionary / Tokens Studio

Tailwind Preset

Tailwind CSS theme preset, import directly in config

Global CSS

CSS variables and base styles

shadcn Theme

shadcn/ui theme configuration

CSS Variables

Pure CSS variables, works with any project

SKILL.md

Loadable skill pack for Cursor / Claude Code / VS Code

Design Philosophy

Frutiger Aero draws inspiration from the Windows Vista/7 Aero glass aesthetic -- sky-blue gradients, frosted glass panels, water droplets, and a feeling of floating in clean air.

Accessibility

Accessibility Score

WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.

Overall Score

Grade: C - Fair

Contrast Ratios

Score: 50/100Average Ratio: 0:1

AA FailAAA Fail

Readability

Score

90/100

Font Size

text-sm md:text-base

Font Weight

font-sans font-bold text-white drop-shadow-lg

Line Height

default

Scoring is based on WCAG 2.1 standards. AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.

Frutiger Aero

62/100Fair

Glass-textured aesthetics from the Windows Vista/7 era, blending sky-blue gradients, translucent frosted glass panels, and natural elements for a fresh, airy digital-nature feel.

aero glasstranslucentsky blueglossyVistaY2Knaturebubblesretrovintage

Best For

aero glass / translucent / sky blue

Primary Move

Use sky blue gradient backgrounds (from-sky-300 to-sky-500)

Watch Out

Don't use dark or black backgrounds

Copy the Hard Prompt first, then use the spec when needed

Use the Hard Prompt by default to generate UI. Use the Design Spec to understand, modify, and review the style. Use the Creative Brief for early exploration.

Hard Prompt

Use this by default: copy it, append the concrete requirement, and let AI generate consistent production UI.

When to use

When AI should generate UI directly
When repeated outputs must stay consistent
When style drift is the main risk

How to use

Copy the full prompt
Append the concrete requirement
Review against forbidden rules and UI states

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Frutiger Aero
style_slug: frutiger-aero
style_source: /styles/frutiger-aero

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements
- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules
You are a Frutiger Aero design style expert. All generated code must follow these rules:

Absolute Forbidden:
- Dark or black backgrounds (bg-black, bg-gray-900, bg-slate-900)
- Sharp corners (rounded-none, rounded-sm)
- Monospace fonts (font-mono)
- Neon glow effects or harsh saturated colors
- Flat/matte surfaces without glass effect
- active:scale-[0.98] -- use active:scale-95 instead (Aero has jelly bounce physics)
- focus:ring without focus:ring-offset-sky-500 (ring invisible on sky-blue background)

Must Follow:
- Background: Sky blue gradients (from-sky-300 to-sky-500)
- Cards: Semi-transparent white (bg-white/30 to bg-white/70) with backdrop-blur-xl
- Borders: Subtle white borders (border-white/30 to border-white/60)
- Rounded corners: Always large (rounded-2xl or rounded-3xl)
- Glossy highlight: Absolute div with h-1/2 bg-gradient-to-b from-white/60 to-white/10 on buttons and cards
- Glass effect is mandatory on all cards and panels
- Generous padding and airy spacing

Animation & Interaction Rules:
- Aero Glossy Layer: Every button and major card MUST include an absolute div positioned at top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1/2 with bg-gradient-to-b from-white/60 to-white/10. On group-hover, this brightens to from-white/80 to-white/20. Simulates classic Web 2.0 glossy top-half glass reflection.
- Aurora Orbs: Cards use two absolutely-positioned blur-3xl rounded-full divs (green + sky-blue). On group-hover, both scale to group-hover:scale-150 and intensify.
- Luminous Glow: Primary buttons hover to multi-shadow creating luminous aqua water glow.
- Jelly Bounce: active:scale-95 (not 0.98 or 0.97). The 5% compression is the Aero "jelly" squash.
- Card Float: hover:-translate-y-2 hover:scale-[1.02] -- more dramatic because glass panels feel lighter.
- Focus Ring on Sky: focus:ring-2 focus:ring-sky-300 focus:ring-offset-2 focus:ring-offset-sky-500.

Global CSS

css

/* Frutiger Aero Global Styles */

:root {
  --aero-sky-light: #87CEEB;
  --aero-sky-dark: #5FB3CC;
  --aero-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  --aero-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

@keyframes aero-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes aero-bubble {
  0% { transform: translateY(100%) scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-100vh) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes aero-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.aero-glass {
  background: var(--aero-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--aero-glass-border);
}
.frutiger-aero-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.frutiger-aero-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(135, 206, 235, 0.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.frutiger-aero-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.frutiger-aero-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEB, #ffffff);
}

.frutiger-aero-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #87CEEB, #ffffff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.frutiger-aero-accent-corner {
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}

.frutiger-aero-animate-in {
  animation: frutiger-aero-fade-in 0.5s ease-out both;
}

Export Style Pack

Get complete machine-readable style assets including design tokens, Tailwind presets, CSS variables, and shadcn/ui themes.

Metadata

Style metadata including version information

Design Tokens

Compatible with Figma / Style Dictionary / Tokens Studio

Tailwind Preset

Tailwind CSS theme preset, import directly in config

Global CSS

CSS variables and base styles

shadcn Theme

shadcn/ui theme configuration

CSS Variables

Pure CSS variables, works with any project

SKILL.md

Loadable skill pack for Cursor / Claude Code / VS Code

Accessibility Score

WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.

Overall Score

Grade: C - Fair

Contrast Ratios

Score: 50/100Average Ratio: 0:1

AA FailAAA Fail

Readability

Score

90/100

Font Size

text-sm md:text-base

Font Weight

font-sans font-bold text-white drop-shadow-lg

Line Height

default

Scoring is based on WCAG 2.1 standards. AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1 for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.