Brand Sheet – Muted Nature Blue Ridge


1. Brand Colors (Palette 4)

A soft, upscale, nature‑inspired palette.

  • Smoky Ridge Blue – #35526B
  • Seafoam Slate – #7CA8B8
  • Fog Gray – #E4E8EA
  • Clay Accent – #B28A68
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2. Typography

Primary Font – Headings

Montserrat Bold

  • Strong, modern, geometric sans-serif
  • Used for: logos, headers, section titles
  • Recommended Sizes: 28–72 pt depending on layout

Secondary Font – Subheadings & Highlights

Montserrat Medium / Semibold

  • Clean accent to the primary
  • Used for: subheadings, navigational text, callouts

Body Font

Lora Regular

  • Elegant serif for a refined, coastal-nature feel
  • Used for: paragraphs, descriptions, long-form content
  • Recommended Sizes: 12–16 pt

3. Logo Usage Rules

Clear Space

Maintain at least 1× the height of the “B” in “Blue Ridge” on all sides.

Minimum Size

  • Print: 1.25 inches wide
  • Digital: 150 px wide

Approved Color Variations

  • Full-Color Version: Smoky Ridge Blue + Seafoam Slate accents
  • One-Color Dark: Smoky Ridge Blue
  • One-Color Light: Fog Gray (on dark backgrounds)

Incorrect Usage

  • Do not stretch or distort
  • Do not alter colors outside palette
  • Do not place over busy or low-contrast backgrounds
  • Do not add drop shadows or glows

4. Color Usage Guidelines

Primary Color (Smoky Ridge Blue – #35526B)

  • Use for headers, key shapes, brand accents, and main identity elements.

Secondary Color (Seafoam Slate – #7CA8B8)

  • Use for supporting UI elements, backgrounds, and large areas of color.

Neutral (Fog Gray – #E4E8EA)

  • Use for whitespace, page backgrounds, clean minimal layouts.

Accent (Clay Accent – #B28A68)

  • Use sparingly for call-to-actions, highlights, or detail lines.

5. Photography & Style

  • Mood: calm, coastal, misty, natural ridge landscapes
  • Tones: desaturated, soft blues + warm natural earth tones
  • Avoid: overly vibrant or high-contrast images

6. Example Use Cases

  • Website headers with Smoky Ridge Blue overlays
  • Business cards with Fog Gray background + Clay Accent details
  • Apparel and merchandise in muted tones for premium feel