Best For
kawaii / cute design / pastel colors
Kawaii Minimal
可爱极简
D
59/100Poor
A gentle style blending Japanese kawaii culture with minimalist design. Soft pastel palettes, rounded shapes, airy whitespace, and delicate micro-interactions, ideal for lifestyle apps, children's products, and creative tools.
kawaiicute designpastel colorsrounded cornerssoft uicute minimalismchildren's applifestyle appmicro-interactionsfriendly interface
Primary Move
Use warm white backgrounds bg-[#FFF7ED] or bg-orange-50
Watch Out
Do not use dark/black backgrounds
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: Kawaii Minimal
style_slug: kawaii-minimal
style_source: /styles/kawaii-minimal
# 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
STYLE: Kawaii Minimal
TYPE: Cute minimalist pastel interface
MUST USE:
- Warm light background: bg-[#FFF7ED] or bg-orange-50
- Large rounded corners: rounded-2xl, rounded-3xl, rounded-full
- Soft shadows: shadow-sm, shadow-md (not dark/strong)
- Pastel colors: pink-300, purple-300, cyan-200, yellow-200
- Bounce interactions: hover:scale-105 active:scale-95
- Generous spacing: p-6, p-8, gap-6
- font-sans font-medium for text
- White cards with light borders
MUST AVOID:
- Dark/black backgrounds
- Sharp corners (rounded-none, rounded-sm)
- Glow/neon effects
- High saturation neon colors
- Bold black borders
- Dense information layout
Animation & Interaction Rules:
- Jelly Bounce: Hover uses squash-and-stretch (non-uniform scale-x and scale-y changes) for gummy elasticity.
- Cloud Lift: Cards can gently float upward with enhanced pastel shadows, maintaining a light, joyful floating feel.
- Squishy Press: Active uses more pronounced compression (0.90-0.95) with tightened shadows, simulating a soft squishy touch.
- Spring Easing: Prefer cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) bounce rhythm, avoiding stiff linear transitions.
## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)
If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.
- use dark/black backgrounds
- use sharp corners rounded-none rounded-sm
- use glow/neon effects
- use high-saturation fluorescent colors
- use bold black borders
- overcrowd information -- maintain whitespace
- use stiff linear transitions -- prefer easing curves with bounce feel
## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)
If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.
- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] do not use dark/black backgrounds
- [ ] do not use sharp corners rounded-none rounded-sm
- [ ] do not use glow/neon effects
- [ ] do not use high-saturation fluorescent colors
- [ ] do not use bold black bordersComponent Templates
Component Preview
可爱按钮
圆润柔和的粉彩按钮，带弹跳交互
// Primary Kawaii
// Pastel Outline
// Gradient Kawaii
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
51%
Fallback
Dark Mode
0%
MissingUI States
79%
PartialMotion
70%
PartialA11y
70%
PartialPerformance
35%
FallbackKey State Coverage
lightHoverFocus 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
- No curated dark-mode contract exists yet.
- 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.
FAQ
Kawaii Minimal — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Kawaii Minimal design style?
- A gentle style blending Japanese kawaii culture with minimalist design. Soft pastel palettes, rounded shapes, airy whitespace, and delicate micro-interactions, ideal for lifestyle apps, children's products, and creative tools. Its core principle: Kawaii Minimal blends the warmth of Japanese cute culture with the restraint of Nordic minimalism.
- What colors does Kawaii Minimal use?
- Kawaii Minimal uses #F9A8D4 as its primary color and #FFF7ED as its secondary color, with accent colors #A78BFA, #67E8F9, #FDE68A, #f47abd. Every hex value can be copied from the palette on this page.
- How do I apply Kawaii Minimal correctly?
- Key practices: Use warm white backgrounds bg-[#FFF7ED] or bg-orange-50. Use large rounded corners rounded-2xl rounded-3xl rounded-full. Use soft shadows shadow-sm shadow-md (avoid dark strong shadows).
- What are common mistakes with Kawaii Minimal?
- Avoid: Do not use dark/black backgrounds. Do not use sharp corners rounded-none rounded-sm. Do not use glow/neon effects.
- How do I prompt AI to generate Kawaii Minimal UI?
- Copy the ready-made AI prompt on this page — it bundles the design tokens and component rules — and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0. Effective prompts include the keywords: kawaii, cute design, pastel colors, rounded corners.
Global Styles
Global CSS
css
/* Kawaii Minimal Global Styles */
@layer base {
body {
@apply bg-[#FFF7ED] text-gray-700 antialiased;
}
::selection {
@apply bg-pink-200 text-pink-800;
}
}
@keyframes kawaii-bounce {
0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}
@keyframes kawaii-wiggle {
0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
25% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
75% { transform: rotate(3deg); }
}
@keyframes kawaii-float {
0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}
/* Kawaii Minimal Design Tokens */
:root {
--kawaii-minimal-primary: #F9A8D4;
--kawaii-minimal-secondary: #FFF7ED;
--kawaii-minimal-accent: #A78BFA;
--kawaii-minimal-glow: rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.3);
}
.kawaii-minimal-card {
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
}
.kawaii-minimal-card::before {
content: "";
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
opacity: 0;
transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.05), transparent);
pointer-events: none;
}
.kawaii-minimal-card:hover::before {
opacity: 1;
}
.kawaii-minimal-gradient {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9A8D4, #A78BFA);
}
.kawaii-minimal-gradient-text {
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9A8D4, #A78BFA);
-webkit-background-clip: text;
-webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
background-clip: text;
}
.kawaii-minimal-frosted {
backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
background: rgba(249, 168, 212, 0.08);
}
.kawaii-minimal-accent-corner {
clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 2rem), calc(100% - 2rem) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.kawaii-minimal-animate-in {
animation: kawaii-minimal-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
Kawaii Minimal blends the warmth of Japanese cute culture with the restraint of Nordic minimalism.
Accessibility
Accessibility Score
WCAG 2.1 compliance analysis based on color contrast and typography readability.
59
Overall Score
Grade: D - Poor
Contrast Ratios
Score: 48/100Average Ratio: 3.92:1
AA FailAAA Fail
| Context | Colors | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary text on background | /#6b7280 / #FFF7ED | 4.55:1 | ||
| Muted text on background | /#9ca3af / #FFF7ED | 2.39:1 | ||
| Secondary text on secondary | /#6b7280 / #ffffff | 4.83:1 |
Readability
Score
85/100
Font Size
text-sm md:text-base
Font Weight
font-semibold
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.