# ukiyo-e

Japanese woodblock print aesthetic. Bold outlines, flat color areas, and decorative natural motifs.

## Color Palette

- Primary: Prussian blue (Hiroshige blue), vermillion red, black
- Background: Cream/ivory paper tone (#F5EDD6)
- Accents: Soft greens, ochre yellow, muted rose

## Visual Elements

- Bold black outlines defining all shapes
- Flat color fills with no gradients
- Wave, cloud, and nature motifs as decorative elements
- Stylized perspective (no Western vanishing point)
- Hatching and parallel lines for shading
- Decorative borders with traditional patterns
- Visible "woodgrain" texture in backgrounds

## Typography

- Vertical text orientation optional
- Brush-style or calligraphic letterforms
- Seal/stamp elements for labels
- Mix of traditional and modern type acceptable

## Best For

Japanese cultural content, nature and travel themes, traditional craft topics, cultural heritage infographics, East Asian subject matter