getComputedStyle() from the live screenshots visible here.
Color Palette
21 colors extracted via getComputedStyle(). Click any swatch to copy its hex value.
Background & Surface
Text & Content
Accent & Interactive
Border & Divider
Full Extracted Palette (+12)
Typography
All values extracted via getComputedStyle() — no estimation.
| Role | Font Family | Size / Weight | Line Height | Letter Spacing | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Hero | __manuka_62afb5 | 90px / w900 | 0.8 | normal | Display Hero |
| Sub-heading | __polySans_9afc27 | 24px / w700 | 1.1 | 0.24px | Sub-heading |
| Input Large | __polySans_9afc27 | 18px / w400 | 1 | normal | Input Large |
| Card Title | ui-sans-serif | 16px / w400 | 1.5 | normal | Card Title |
| Button Small | Courier New | 12px / w600 | 2 | 1.5px | Button Small |
| Button Small | Courier New | 11px / w500 | 1.2 | 1.1px | Button Small |
| Link Small | Courier New | 11px / w400 | 1.18 | 1.1px | Link Small |
Live Components
Rendered in real HTML using your extracted tokens — no screenshots.
Buttons
Form Inputs
Card
Badges & Labels
Spacing Scale
Border Radius
0px
3px
16px
24px
32px
40px
9999px
Component Specs
Extracted CSS values per component and variant state.
### Buttons
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Padding: 0px 20px
- Radius: 1px
- Border: 1px solid rgb(82, 0, 255)
- Font: 11px weight 500
- Use: Secondary action with border
- Focus: transform: `none`
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#131313` `{colors.ink-muted}`
- Padding: 14px 0px 14px 14px
- Radius: 0px
- Font: 16px weight 400
- Use: Subtle action, toolbar, nav button
- Focus: transform: `none`
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Status pills, tags, chips
- Focus: transform: `none`
- Background: `#e9e9e9` `{colors.surface-2}`
- Text: `#4a4a4a` `{colors.hairline}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Status pills, tags, chips
- Focus: transform: `none`
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 4px 5px 5px
- Radius: 2px
- Font: 11px weight 400
- Use: Primary CTA / brand action
- Focus: transform: `none`
Inputs & Forms
- Background: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Text: `#000000`
- Padding: 20px 45px 20px 20px
- Radius: 2px
- Border: 0px none rgb(0, 0, 0)
- Font: 18px weight 400
- Use: Text fields, search inputs
Navigation
- Background: `transparent`
- Padding: 8px 0px 0px
- Radius: none
- Font: 16px weight 400
- Use: Fixed/sticky block nav — N/A items
CTA Banners
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Padding: 0px 20px
- Radius: 1px
- Font: 11px weight 500
- Use: Full-width conversion strip with headline + button
- Focus: transform: `none`
Tabs
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Navigation tabs, filter tabs
Interaction State Narrative
- **Link**:
- - **hover:** bg #5200ff → #636363
Buttons
- **DO NOT introduce new buttons variants** without justification
Inputs & Forms
- **DO NOT introduce new inputs & forms variants** without justification
Navigation
- **DO NOT introduce new navigation variants** without justification
CTA Banners
- **DO NOT introduce new cta banners variants** without justification
Tabs
- **DO NOT introduce new tabs variants** without justification
Visual Reference
Playwright screenshots captured during extraction — source of truth for all tokens.
Breakpoints
Elevation & Depth
Shadow levels rendered live — every value extracted directly from the design system.
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0px 4px 10px 0px
rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset
rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 1px 0px 0px 0px inset
rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 3px 0px 20px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0px -25px 40px 0px
rgb(82, 0, 255) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset
Motion & Transitions
1 motion tokens — easing curves and durations.
| transition-1 | all |
Motion Timeline
18 keyframe animations extracted from the live page. Preview 12 below — each block is animating right now with the actual extracted keyframes.
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pswp-clockwise
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+6 additional animations not previewed (cap at 12 for performance).
Component States
Default → Hover → Focus → Active visual diff per component. Captured via Playwright state simulation.
| Component | States | |
|---|---|---|
| button |
default
button
bg rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
fg rgb(82, 0, 255) |
focus
button
bg transparent
fg inherit |
| input |
default
input
bg rgb(255, 255, 255)
fg rgb(0, 0, 0) | |
| link |
default
link
bg rgb(82, 0, 255)
fg rgb(255, 255, 255) |
hover
link
bg rgb(99, 99, 99)
fg inherit |
| card |
default
card
bg rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
fg rgb(19, 19, 19) | |
| navLink |
default
navLink
bg rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)
fg rgb(19, 19, 19) |
Z-Index Stacking Context
86 z-index values detected. Top 20 ordered by stacking priority. ● 100+ (modals) · ● 10-99 (overlays) · ● 1-9 (UI chrome).
Export tokens
Copy these design tokens to any framework. Generated from theverge.com live extraction.
Clicks copy to clipboard AND download the file. All values from getComputedStyle() on the live page — no estimates.
DESIGN.md
Narrative design system document — paste directly into Claude Code, Cursor, or Bolt.
---
version: alpha
name: theverge.com
description: "Light product system built on #ffffff with #5200ff as the primary CTA accent. Type anchored in __manuka_62afb5 at 90px / weight 900. Extracted automatically from https://theverge.com/ — rendered styles via getComputedStyle() + CSS custom properties (token-only values may not be painted)."
narrative: |
theverge.com is built on a pure-white canvas (rgb(255, 255, 255)).
The system uses rgb(82, 0, 255) as the high-saturation accent for primary actions.
Crisp CTAs (1px radius) reinforce a precise, technical aesthetic alongside __manuka_62afb5 as the primary typeface.
A layered elevation system (8 distinct shadows) building a clear front-to-back hierarchy.
Motion is a first-class concern — 18 keyframe animations plus transition-driven interactions.
colors:
background: "#ffffff"
surface-1: "#f6f6f6"
surface-2: "#e9e9e9"
ink: "#131313"
ink-muted: "rgba(19, 19, 19, 0.65)"
ink-subtle: "#636363"
primary: "#5200ff"
on-primary: "#ffffff"
primary-hover: "#3cffd0"
hairline: "#4a4a4a"
typography:
display-xl:
fontFamily: "__manuka_62afb5, 'SF Pro Display', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif"
fontSize: 90px
fontWeight: 900
lineHeight: 0.8
letterSpacing: 0
display-md:
fontFamily: "__polySans_9afc27, 'SF Pro Display', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif"
fontSize: 24px
fontWeight: 700
lineHeight: 1.1
letterSpacing: 0.24px
body:
fontFamily: "Courier New, 'SF Mono', 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, monospace"
fontSize: 11px
fontWeight: 500
lineHeight: 1.2
letterSpacing: 1.1px
body-sm:
fontFamily: "Courier New, 'SF Mono', 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, monospace"
fontSize: 11px
fontWeight: 400
lineHeight: 1.18
letterSpacing: 1.1px
button:
fontFamily: "Courier New, 'SF Mono', 'JetBrains Mono', Menlo, monospace"
fontSize: 12px
fontWeight: 600
lineHeight: 2
letterSpacing: 1.5px
mono:
fontFamily: "__polySans_9afc27, 'SF Pro Display', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif"
fontSize: 18px
fontWeight: 400
lineHeight: 1
letterSpacing: 0
rounded:
none: 0px
xs: 3px
sm: 16px
md: 24px
lg: 32px
xl: 40px
pill: 9999px
spacing:
xxs: 2px
xs: 4px
sm: 8px
md: 10px
lg: 23px
xl: 30px
xxl: 70px
components:
button-outline:
backgroundColor: "transparent"
textColor: "{colors.primary}"
typography: "{typography.body-sm}"
rounded: "{rounded.none}"
padding: 0px 20px
button-ghost:
backgroundColor: "transparent"
textColor: "{colors.ink-muted}"
typography: "{typography.mono}"
rounded: "{rounded.none}"
padding: 14px 0px 14px 14px
button-pill:
backgroundColor: "{colors.primary}"
textColor: "{colors.on-primary}"
typography: "{typography.button}"
rounded: "{rounded.md}"
padding: 10px 24px
input-text-input:
backgroundColor: "{colors.on-primary}"
textColor: "#000000"
typography: "{typography.mono}"
rounded: "{rounded.xs}"
padding: 20px 45px 20px 20px
navigation-main-nav:
backgroundColor: "transparent"
typography: "{typography.mono}"
rounded: "{rounded.none}"
padding: 8px 0px 0px
cta-banner-full-width-cta:
backgroundColor: "transparent"
textColor: "{colors.primary}"
typography: "{typography.body-sm}"
rounded: "{rounded.none}"
padding: 0px 20px
tab-pill-tab:
backgroundColor: "{colors.primary}"
textColor: "{colors.on-primary}"
typography: "{typography.button}"
rounded: "{rounded.md}"
padding: 10px 24px
extracted_at: "2026-06-11T05:02:44.086Z"
completeness: 76
scoreVersion: "v2"
---
# Design System — theverge.com
> Extracted automatically by Prism from https://theverge.com
> Date: 2026-06-11
> Viewport: Desktop 1440x900 + Mobile 390x844
> Values are extracted, not hand-written: rendered styles via getComputedStyle() + colors declared in CSS custom properties (token-only values are marked `(token)` and may not be painted).
## 0. Design DNA
**Density**: moderate | **Motion**: expressive | **Weight**: heavy | **Aesthetic**: soft-rounded
| Dimension | Value | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Canvas | neutral | `#ffffff` |
| Type posture | sans-led (Roboto) | "Claude Fable won’t answer basi" |
| Color assertion | dual-accent | #5200ff |
| Whitespace | moderate | section rhythm 50px |
| Interaction | expressive | 18 keyframes, 1 transitions |
| Radius language | soft-pill | from token scale |
**Prism fingerprint**: `neutral-canvas · sans-display · dual-accent · soft-pill · expressive-motion`
> **🤖 TL;DR for AI agents** (read this first — saves you scanning the full doc):
>
> - **Canvas**: `rgb(255, 255, 255)` is the page background. Every component composits against this.
> - **Accent**: `rgb(82, 0, 255)` for primary CTAs ONLY. Never decorative.
> - **Body type**: 16px (token: `typography.body`). Default for ALL text not in a heading role.
> - **Section rhythm**: 50px between major bands. Card padding: 23px.
> - **Default radius**: 16px on buttons/inputs. Pills (`9999px`) only for icon-buttons or status chips.
>
> **Before generating UI**: import this DESIGN.md, scan §2 (Color Palette) + §4 (Components) + §10 (Agent Guide). Skip §11–12 unless extending.
## 1. Visual Theme & Atmosphere
theverge.com uses a pure-white canvas (`#ffffff`), letting typography, color and imagery carry the visual weight.
Headlines are set in **__manuka_62afb5**, a sans-serif display face (the dominant type signature, e.g. "Claude Fable won’t answer basic biology questions" at 90px). A second display voice — **__polySans_9afc27** (sans) — appears in lower bands (e.g. "Most Popular"), used for editorial accent. Body text is set in **Roboto**. Headlines use weight 900 for confident, assertive presence — the brand wants to be heard.
Body text reads in Near-Black (`#131313`) — softened from pure black, a small but deliberate detail that lowers reading friction. **#5200ff** (`#5200ff`) is the single high-saturation color in the system — it earns its presence only on interactive elements, making CTAs and links the unmistakable focal points against the otherwise neutral palette. Elevation is built from multi-layer shadow stacks (8 distinct) — each combines several blurred layers at varying offsets to build a clear front-to-back hierarchy.
**Key Characteristics:**
- Background: Pure White (`#ffffff`)
- Primary typeface: ui-sans-serif
- Primary text: Near-Black (`#131313`)
- Accent: #5200ff (`#5200ff`)
- Display: 90px weight 900
- Shadow system: 8 distinct elevation levels
## 2. Color Palette & Roles
### Background & Surface
- **Pure White** (`#ffffff`): Page background (primary)
- **Off-White** (`#f6f6f6`): Surface / elevated background
- **Whitesmoke** (`#e9e9e9`): Surface / elevated background
- **Light Gray** (`#eee6ff`): Surface / elevated background
- **Transparent** (`transparent`): Surface / elevated background
### Text & Content
- **Near-Black** (`#131313`): Primary body text
- **Pure Black** (`#000000`): Secondary text
- **#5200ff** (`#5200ff`): Secondary text
- **#3d00bf** (`#3d00bf`): Secondary text
### Accent & Interactive
- **#3cffd0** (`#3cffd0`): Interactive / accent
### Full Extracted Palette
**11 colors rendered on the page** + **9** more declared in design tokens (CSS custom properties — not necessarily painted). (10 categorized above + 10 additional below.)
Rendered values are read via `getComputedStyle()`; token values come from CSS variable declarations. Third-party logo colors are filtered out.
- `#4a4a4a` — Charcoal
- `#636363` — Slate Grey
- `#bdbdbd` — Light Grey *(token)*
- `#a980ff` — #a980ff *(token)*
- `#d6f31f` — #d6f31f *(token)*
- `#ffd5c8` — Pink *(token)*
- `#313131` — Charcoal *(token)*
- `#efefef` — Off-White *(token)*
- `#fffcd4` — Beige *(token)*
- `#460ec7` — #460ec7 *(token)*
### CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
**Secondary Color**
- `--coral-sys-color-subtle`: `#636363`
- `--coral-sys-color-muted`: `#4a4a4a`
**Background**
- `--coral-sys-color-surface`: `#eee6ff`
- `--coral-sys-color-background`: `#fff`
**Primary Brand Color**
- `--coral-sys-color-primaryText`: `#5200ff`
- `--coral-sys-color-primary`: `#5200ff`
**Shadow Token**
- `--coral-sys-global-link-standard-boxShadow`: `inset 0 -1px 0 0 currentColor`
- `--coral-sys-global-link-standard-hover-boxShadow`: `inset 0 -1px 0 0 #5200ff`
**Spacing Token**
- `--coral-comp-coral-comment-typography-letterSpacing`: `0px`
- `--coral-comp-coral-meta-typography-letterSpacing`: `0.02em`
- `--coral-comp-coral-username-typography-letterSpacing`: `0px`
**Font Weight Token**
- `--coral-sys-global-font-bold-fontWeight`: `700`
**Other tokens**
- `--coral-comp-coral-primary-color`: `#5200ff`
- `--coral-comp-coral-onPrimary-color`: `#fff`
- `--coral-sys-color-prominent`: `#131313`
- `--coral-sys-color-light`: `#e9e9e9`
- `--coral-sys-global-font-regular-fontWeight`: `400`
- `--coral-sys-color-onPrimary`: `#fff`
- `--coral-comp-coral-comment-rec-color`: `#eee6ff`
- `--_1tsb0yebg`: `inset 0 0 0 0 transparent`
## 3. Typography Rules
### Font Families
- **Primary**: `ui-sans-serif`
- **Secondary**: `Impact`
### Custom Fonts Loaded
- **__fkRomanStandard_cfceed** weight 400 (normal)
- **__fkRomanStandard_cfceed** weight 700 (normal)
- **__fkRomanStandard_Fallback_cfceed** weight normal (normal)
- **__manuka_62afb5** weight 900 (normal)
- **__manuka_Fallback_62afb5** weight normal (normal)
- **__polySans_9afc27** weight 300 (normal)
- **__polySans_9afc27** weight 400 (normal)
- **__polySans_9afc27** weight 500 (normal)
- **__polySans_9afc27** weight 700 (normal)
- **__polySans_Fallback_9afc27** weight normal (normal)
- **__polySansMono_0b836e** weight 400 (normal)
- **__polySansMono_0b836e** weight 500 (normal)
- **__polySansMono_0b836e** weight 700 (normal)
- **__polySansMono_Fallback_0b836e** weight normal (normal)
### Typography Hierarchy
| Role | Font | Size | Weight | Line Height | Letter Spacing | Notes |
|------|------|------|--------|-------------|----------------|-------|
| Display Hero | __manuka_62afb5 | 90px | 900 | 0.8 | normal | Main headline (div) |
| Sub-heading | __polySans_9afc27 | 24px | 700 | 1.1 | 0.24px | Section titles (h2) |
| Input Large | __polySans_9afc27 | 18px | 400 | 1 | normal | Form input (18px) |
| Card Title | ui-sans-serif | 16px | 400 | 1.5 | normal | Card headings |
| Button Small | Courier New | 12px | 600 | 2 | 1.5px | Button label (12px) |
| Button Small | Courier New | 11px | 500 | 1.2 | 1.1px | Button label (11px) |
| Link Small | Courier New | 11px | 400 | 1.18 | 1.1px | Link (11px) — Decoration: none |
### Font Weight Scale
CSS custom properties define 2 explicit weight steps:
- `--coral-sys-global-font-regular-fontWeight`: `400` — Regular
- `--coral-sys-global-font-bold-fontWeight`: `700` — Bold
### Full Font Size Scale
Sizes detected in the design (descending): `90px`, `32px`, `26px`, `24px`, `20px`, `19px`, `18px`, `16px`, `15px`, `14px`, `12px`, `11px`
> 6 size(s) detected outside the sampled hierarchy (32px, 26px, 20px, 19px, 15px, 14px). These appear on elements not in the sampled set — likely additional display sizes, marketing-section overrides, or third-party-widget styles.
### OpenType & Variable Font Features
The typography uses these OpenType features intentionally — this is a sophisticated type system, not a default fallback:
- **tabular figures** (`tnum`) — numbers align vertically, essential for pricing tables and dashboards
**Clone instruction:** Enable these in your CSS:
```css
body {
font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}
```
## 4. Component Stylings
### Buttons
**Outline**
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Padding: 0px 20px
- Radius: 1px
- Border: 1px solid rgb(82, 0, 255)
- Font: 11px weight 500
- Use: Secondary action with border
- Focus: transform: `none`
**Ghost**
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#131313` `{colors.ink-muted}`
- Padding: 14px 0px 14px 14px
- Radius: 0px
- Font: 16px weight 400
- Use: Subtle action, toolbar, nav button
- Focus: transform: `none`
**Pill**
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Status pills, tags, chips
- Focus: transform: `none`
**Pill**
- Background: `#e9e9e9` `{colors.surface-2}`
- Text: `#4a4a4a` `{colors.hairline}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Status pills, tags, chips
- Focus: transform: `none`
**Primary Brand**
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 4px 5px 5px
- Radius: 2px
- Font: 11px weight 400
- Use: Primary CTA / brand action
- Focus: transform: `none`
### Inputs & Forms
**Text Input**
- Background: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Text: `#000000`
- Padding: 20px 45px 20px 20px
- Radius: 2px
- Border: 0px none rgb(0, 0, 0)
- Font: 18px weight 400
- Use: Text fields, search inputs
### Navigation
**Main Nav**
- Background: `transparent`
- Padding: 8px 0px 0px
- Radius: none
- Font: 16px weight 400
- Use: Fixed/sticky block nav — N/A items
### CTA Banners
**Full-width CTA**
- Background: `transparent`
- Text: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Padding: 0px 20px
- Radius: 1px
- Font: 11px weight 500
- Use: Full-width conversion strip with headline + button
- Focus: transform: `none`
### Tabs
**Pill Tab**
- Background: `#5200ff` `{colors.primary}`
- Text: `#ffffff` `{colors.on-primary}`
- Padding: 10px 24px
- Radius: 24px
- Font: 12px weight 600
- Use: Navigation tabs, filter tabs
## 4b. Component Behaviors (State Matrix)
### Interaction State Narrative
- **Link**:
- **hover:** bg #5200ff → #636363
*State transitions extracted via Playwright simulation — exact values in the YAML matrix below.*
```yaml
component-behaviors:
button:
default:
bg: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"
fg: "rgb(82, 0, 255)"
border: "1px solid rgb(82, 0, 255)"
focus:
bg: "transparent"
fg: "inherit"
input:
default:
bg: "rgb(255, 255, 255)"
fg: "rgb(0, 0, 0)"
link:
default:
bg: "rgb(82, 0, 255)"
fg: "rgb(255, 255, 255)"
hover:
bg: "rgb(99, 99, 99)"
fg: "inherit"
card:
default:
bg: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"
fg: "rgb(19, 19, 19)"
navLink:
default:
bg: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"
fg: "rgb(19, 19, 19)"
tab:
default:
bg: "rgb(82, 0, 255)"
fg: "rgb(255, 255, 255)"
badge:
default:
bg: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"
fg: "rgb(19, 19, 19)"
shadow: "rgb(128, 128, 128) 0px 0px 5px 0px"
footerLink:
default:
bg: "rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"
fg: "rgb(19, 19, 19)"
```
**Agent usage**: Validate generated components against this matrix. If your output's `:hover` state changes properties not listed here, you are off-brand.
## 4c. Component Vocabulary (Closed System)
*This brand uses ONLY the following component vocabulary. Introducing new variants without justification breaks the system's tonal coherence.*
### Buttons
- **4 shape(s)** in this system: `Outline`, `Ghost`, `Pill`, `Primary Brand`
- **DO NOT introduce new buttons variants** without justification
### Inputs & Forms
- **1 shape(s)** in this system: `Text Input`
- **DO NOT introduce new inputs & forms variants** without justification
### Navigation
- **1 shape(s)** in this system: `Main Nav`
- **DO NOT introduce new navigation variants** without justification
### CTA Banners
- **1 shape(s)** in this system: `Full-width CTA`
- **DO NOT introduce new cta banners variants** without justification
### Tabs
- **1 shape(s)** in this system: `Pill Tab`
- **DO NOT introduce new tabs variants** without justification
## 5. Layout Principles
### Layout Type
**top-nav + content**
### Grid
Single column, centered content
### Max Width
1300px
### Spacing System
Compact spacing — information density prioritized
| Token | Value |
|-------|-------|
| xxs | 2px |
| xs | 4px |
| sm | 8px |
| md | 10px |
| base | 16px |
| lg | 23px |
| xl | 30px |
| 2xl | 50px |
| 3xl | 70px |
### Border Radius Scale
| Name | Value | Use |
|------|-------|-----|
| None | 0px | No rounding |
| Xs | 3px | Tiny corners (badges, micro elements) |
| Sm | 16px | Buttons, inputs, small elements |
| Md | 24px | Cards, containers |
| Lg | 32px | Large rounded elements, pill segments |
| Xl | 40px | Category strips, featured containers |
| Full | 9999px | Pills, avatars, circular elements |
### Shape Language
| Component | Border Radius |
|-----------|---------------|
| Buttons | `1px` |
| Inputs & Forms | `2px` |
| Navigation | `none` |
| CTA Banners | `1px` |
| Tabs | `24px` |
| Page Body | `0px` |
| Primary Input | `2px` |
**Shape Personality**: Generously Rounded — Soft, friendly corners (8px+). Approachable, consumer-facing feel.
**Full Radius Spectrum**: 0px, 1px, 2px, 3px, 16px, 24px (from `allBorderRadii` scan)
## 5b. Spacing Rhythm Names
**Measured section padding**: bands use ~43px internal vertical padding (up to 43px) — **standard**. (Distinct from the gap *between* sections above.) Reproduce this generous vertical breathing room; cramped spacing is the #1 tell of a cheap clone.
*Named spacing tokens with explicit use cases. Use these names in YOUR code instead of raw pixels for consistency.*
| Name | Value | Use case |
|------|-------|----------|
| **hero** | `70px` | Top/bottom of full-bleed hero sections |
| **section** | `30px` | Between major bands (color change, content shift) |
| **subsection** | `23px` | Within a section, between content groups |
| **card** | `10px` | Card padding, list-item spacing |
| **compact** | `8px` | Form fields, tight clusters, badge padding |
| **micro** | `4px` | Icon-text gap, tag inner padding |
**Agent rule**: NEVER hardcode raw pixel values for spacing in generated UI. Always reference these named tokens (`spacing-rhythm.section`, etc.).
## 5c. Widget & Structure Library
Structural patterns extracted from the page DOM — these are the **blueprints** an agent should follow to reproduce the page architecture (not just CSS values).
**4/8 structural patterns detected.**
### Card Grid Pattern
- **Card count:** 12 cards detected
- **Columns (desktop):** 2-up grid
- **Card dimensions:** 928×339px (aspect 2.74:1)
- **Gap:** 130px between cards
- **Content:** ✓ image + CTA
- **Image position:** top
- **Clone instruction:** Build a 2-column grid (desktop) with cards at ~2.74:1 aspect ratio. Each card has an image at the top.
### Pricing Table Pattern
- **Tier count:** 2 pricing tiers
- **Layout:** vertical stacked
- **Columns (desktop):** 2-up
- **Clone instruction:** Build a 2-column vertical-stack pricing comparison.
### Testimonial Pattern
- **Count:** 1 testimonial blocks
- **Layout:** single-feature
- **Avg quote length:** 356 chars (long-form story)
- **Includes:** ✗ no avatars | ✗ no logos | ✗ no ratings
- **Clone instruction:** Build a single-feature of 1 testimonials.
### Footer Pattern
- **Columns:** 1
- **Links:** 20 total
- **Height:** 629px
- **Includes:** ✗ no newsletter | ✓ social icons | ✓ copyright
- **Clone instruction:** Build a 1-column footer with ~20 links per column, social media links, and a copyright line.
## 6. Depth & Elevation
| Level | Treatment | Use |
|-------|-----------|-----|
| Flat (Level 0) | No shadow | Page background, content blocks |
| Layered (Level 1) | <br>`rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0px 4px 10px 0px` | Cards, elevated surfaces |
| Inset (Level 2) | <br>`rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset` | Buttons, pressed-state elements |
| Inset (Level 3) | <br>`rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) 1px 0px 0px 0px inset` | Buttons, pressed-state elements |
| Layered (Level 4) | <br>`rgb(255, 255, 255) 0px 3px 0px 20px`,<br>`rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0px -25px 40px 0px` | Cards, elevated surfaces |
**Shadow Philosophy**: Multi-layered shadow system creating natural, atmospheric depth. Each shadow level combines multiple layers for realistic elevation.
## 7. Motion & Interaction
### Keyframe Animation Catalog
| Animation Name | Type | Animated Props | Use Hint |
|----------------|------|----------------|----------|
| `ftptba1` | Rotate / Spin | transform | UI transition |
| `lk710f0` | Slide | transform | UI transition |
| `lk710f1` | Slide | transform | UI transition |
| `lk710f2` | Slide | transform | UI transition |
| `lk710f3` | Slide | transform | UI transition |
| `_4zezgs1` | Fade + Move | opacity, transform | UI transition |
| `_1j7mcyg6` | Scale | transform | UI transition |
| `fqbi2x0` | Fade | opacity | UI transition |
| `_1ra7jrq0` | Fade + Move | opacity, transform | UI transition |
| `pswp-clockwise` | Rotate / Spin | transform | UI transition |
| `_1ds4jca0` | Fade | opacity | UI transition |
| `_1ds4jca4` | Rotate / Spin | transform | UI transition |
| `onetrust-fade-in` | Fade | opacity | Element entrance |
| `ot-slide-in-left` | Slide | transform | Panel / drawer enter |
| `ot-slide-in-right` | Slide | transform | Panel / drawer enter |
| `ot-slide-out-left` | Slide | transform | Panel / drawer exit |
| `ot-slide-out-right` | Slide | transform | Panel / drawer exit |
| `slide-down-custom` | Custom | bottom | Panel / drawer enter |
### Motion Fingerprint
- **Dominant Easing**: standard CSS easings
- **Animation Library**: 18 unique animations (18 total including variants)
## 8. Do's and Don'ts
### Do
- Use Near-Black (`#131313`) for text — not pure black, it's warmer and more readable
- Use ui-sans-serif as the primary typeface — it defines the brand personality
- Use the extracted shadow patterns for elevation — they are tuned to match the brand palette
- Use #5200ff (`#5200ff`) as the primary accent — it's the brand's signature interactive color
- Use 24px border-radius on primary buttons — the brand uses generously-rounded CTAs
- Each card includes a top image — imagery is part of the card identity, not optional
### Don't
- Don't use pure black (`#000000`) for text — the near-black adds warmth
- Don't substitute with generic sans-serif or serif — the custom font carries the brand
- Don't invent new shadow values — use only the extracted shadow levels
- Don't introduce additional saturated accent colors — the palette is intentionally controlled
- Don't use sharp-cornered or pill buttons — 24px is the CTA border-radius standard
## 7b. Enforceable Brand Rules
*Structured Do/Don't with reasoning and validation tests. Agents can programmatically verify generated UI.*
```yaml
rules:
- id: brand-canvas-001
type: do
rule: "Always use the page background `rgb(255, 255, 255)` as the base canvas"
why: "Every component is designed to composit against this exact tone"
test: "document.body.style.backgroundColor === 'rgb(255, 255, 255)'"
- id: brand-accent-001
type: do
rule: "Reserve `rgb(82, 0, 255)` for primary CTAs and brand-mark signals only"
why: "Single chromatic assertion device — overuse dilutes meaning"
test: "querySelectorAll('[style*=\"rgb(82, 0, 255)\"]').length <= 3 per fold"
```
## 9. Responsive Behavior
### Breakpoints
| Name | Width | Key Changes |
|------|-------|-------------|
| Mobile | 320px | Single column, compact spacing |
| Mobile | 400px | Single column, compact spacing |
| Mobile Large | 530px | Expanded mobile layout |
| Mobile Large | 767px | Expanded mobile layout |
| Tablet | 1023px | Multi-column grids begin |
| Desktop | 1280px | Full feature layout |
### Token Diff — Desktop vs Mobile
| Element | Property | Desktop | Mobile |
|---------|----------|---------|--------|
| heading | font-size | `90px` | `65px` |
| heading | line-height | `72px` | `52px` |
| nav | height | `37px` | `auto` |
| button | width | `20px` | `auto` |
| card | width | `680px` | `370px` |
| main | max-width | `1300px` | `600px` |
### Collapsing Strategy
- Headlines: 90px → 65px on mobile
- Navigation: horizontal links → hamburger menu on mobile
- Cards: multi-column → stacked vertical on mobile
- Footer: multi-column → stacked single column on mobile
### Touch Targets
- Buttons: 0px padding
- Navigation: adequate spacing between items
- Interactive elements: minimum 44px touch target recommended
### Collapsing Narrative
How the structural patterns adapt from desktop to mobile (extracted from both viewport extractions):
- **Card grid: 2-up → 1-up** — cards stack as viewport narrows, becoming a vertical list on mobile.
## 7c. Visual Effects & Dynamic Behavior
*The live/dynamic layer beyond static CSS — reproduce these, not flat substitutes. This is often what separates a faithful clone from a wireframe.*
- **Clip-path shapes** — 2 non-rectangular cut(s).
> **Motion fingerprint**: non-rectangular shapes (2)
## 9b. Visual Tone & Photography
**Tone:** Photography-driven
The site is dominated by photography (JPG/WebP). Photos carry the brand voice as much as the typography. Use authentic, brand-appropriate imagery — generic stock will degrade quality.
**Canonical Brand Image (OG):**
- https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/the_verge_social_share.png
*This is the image shown when the site is shared on social media — represents the brand visual essence.*
**Hero Image (above-fold dominant visual):**
- Aspect: 1.25:1 (landscape)
- Rendered size: 680×544px
- Alt text: "Claude Fable won’t answer basic biology questions"
- *Use this aspect ratio + composition for your clone's hero — mimicking the proportion preserves the visual hierarchy.*
**Aspect Ratio Distribution:**
- Landscape (1.15–2.3): 3 (7%)
- Portrait (<0.87): 0 (0%)
- Square (0.87–1.15): 40 (93%)
**Media Format Mix:**
- JPG: 32 (typically photographic content)
- WebP: 2 (optimized photo/illustration hybrid)
- PNG: 9 (logos, transparent UI elements, mockups)
- SVG: 1 (icons, illustrations, decorative geometry)
**Average rendered image size:** 132×122px
**Above-fold image count:** 2 / 43
**Decorative Patterns Detected:**
- 1 large decorative SVG shape (≥200×200px, non-icon) — likely blob/illustration accents
- 17 background patterns (non-photo url() backgrounds) — textures/illustrations as backdrops
**Clone instruction for decorative work:** Decorative details are subtle — don't over-style; the design relies on restraint.
**Imagery Guidance for clones:**
- Source authentic photography (or licensed stock that matches the brand mood) — placeholders will visibly degrade the clone.
- Match the dominant aspect ratio (see above) so card grids and hero compositions hold.
## 10. Agent Prompt Guide
### Quick Reference
- Background: Pure White (`#ffffff`)
- Primary text: Near-Black (`#131313`)
- Accent: #5200ff (`#5200ff`)
- Border: Charcoal (`#4a4a4a`)
- Font: ui-sans-serif
- Body: 16px weight 400
### Example Component Prompts
- "Create a hero section on Pure White background (#ffffff). Headline at 90px ui-sans-serif weight 900, line-height 0.8, color #131313."
- "Create the primary CTA button: `#5200ff` background, `#ffffff` text, 24px border-radius, 10px 24px padding, 600 weight, ui-sans-serif font."
- "Design a card on `transparent` background. Border: none. Radius: 0px. Shadow: none. Padding: 0px."
- "Build navigation: absolute on `#ffffff`. ui-sans-serif 16px weight 400 for links."
### Iteration Guide
1. **Canvas**: Set the light canvas to Pure White (`#ffffff`) — every component is composited against this exact base.
2. **Typography**: All type in ui-sans-serif, weight range 400–900. Never exceed 900 — heavier weights break the brand's tonal restraint.
3. **Accent**: #5200ff (`#5200ff`) — one accent, applied consistently to CTAs, active states, and links. Never introduce a second saturated color.
4. **Shape**: CTAs at `1px`, cards at `0px`. Apply border-radius from the extracted scale only — don't invent intermediate values.
5. **Spacing**: Use the `--ca-space-*` token scale (4px–30px). All padding, margin, and gap values are multiples from this scale — no magic numbers.
6. **Tokens**: Import from §11 CSS Export (`--ca-*` vars). Never hardcode hex values — always reference a token so theming remains consistent.
## 11. CSS Design Tokens Raw Export
*Copy-paste ready `:root {}` block — all values extracted directly from the live site.*
```css
/* Colors */
:root {
--ca-on-primary: #ffffff;
--ca-surface-1: #f6f6f6;
--ca-surface-2: #e9e9e9;
--ca-ink-muted: #131313;
--ca-ink-subtle: #636363;
--ca-primary: #5200ff;
--ca-primary-hover: #3cffd0;
--ca-hairline: #4a4a4a;
}
/* Typography */
:root {
--ca-font-primary: "__manuka_62afb5", system-ui, sans-serif;
--ca-text-display: 90px;
--ca-text-body: 11px;
--ca-text-small: 11px;
--ca-text-button: 12px;
--ca-text-mono: 18px;
}
/* Spacing & Radius */
:root {
--ca-space-xxs: 2px;
--ca-space-xs: 4px;
--ca-space-sm: 8px;
--ca-space-md: 10px;
--ca-space-base: 16px;
--ca-space-lg: 23px;
--ca-space-xl: 30px;
--ca-space-2xl: 50px;
--ca-space-3xl: 70px;
--ca-radius-none: 0px;
--ca-radius-xs: 3px;
--ca-radius-sm: 16px;
--ca-radius-md: 24px;
--ca-radius-lg: 32px;
--ca-radius-xl: 40px;
--ca-radius-full: 9999px;
}
```
## 13. Page Structure Skeleton
*The actual layout the source site uses. Reproduce these sections in order to match the site structure.*
```yaml
page-skeleton:
- section: feature-section
tag: div
height: 10248px
width: full-bleed
layout: block
children: 3
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["o1ls9u", "o1ls97", "o1ls90", "o1ls92k"]
height: 250px
width: full-bleed
layout: flex-row justify=center
children: 1
bg: "rgb(246, 246, 246)"
- section: testimonials
tag: div
height: 120px
width: full-bleed
layout: block
children: 1
- section: feature-section
tag: main
height: 9290px
width: 1300px
layout: block
children: 6
vertical-padding: ~25px
padding: "10px 0px 40px"
- section: content-section
tag: div
classes: ["duet--homepage--hero"]
height: 1155px
width: 800px
layout: block
children: 2
- section: content-section
tag: div
classes: ["duet--layout--river", "x96f282", "x96f281", "duet--layout--river-container"]
height: 12589px
width: 380px
layout: block
children: 1
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["m-ad", "dfp_ad--pb-50"]
height: 335px
width: 380px
layout: block
children: 1
vertical-padding: ~43px
padding: "35px 0px 50px"
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage-top-curated-content-section-0"]
height: 656px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage-top-curated-content-section-1"]
height: 677px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["pnbklw0", "duet--homepage--most-popular"]
height: 498px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
padding: "8px 0px 0px"
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["m-ad", "dfp_ad--pb-50"]
height: 335px
width: 380px
layout: block
children: 1
vertical-padding: ~43px
padding: "35px 0px 50px"
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage-bottom-curated-content-section-0"]
height: 657px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage-bottom-curated-content-section-1"]
height: 636px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["pnbklw0", "duet--homepage--most-discussed"]
height: 498px
width: 800px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
padding: "8px 0px 0px"
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["o1ls91m", "o1ls92", "o1ls90", "o1ls92i"]
height: 90px
width: 1300px
layout: block
children: 1
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 339px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["duet--homepage-category-shelves-rail-section"]
height: 1451px
width: 300px
layout: block
children: 1
- section: feature-section
tag: div
classes: ["duet--homepage-category-shelves-container"]
height: 2902px
width: 1300px
layout: flex-row justify=normal
children: 2
padding: "0px 16px"
- section: testimonials
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 339px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 339px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: unknown
tag: div
classes: ["duet--homepage-category-shelves-rail-section"]
height: 1451px
width: 300px
layout: block
children: 1
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 339px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 319px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: feature-section
tag: section
classes: ["duet--homepage--category-shelf"]
height: 319px
width: 928px
layout: flex-column justify=normal
children: 2
- section: navigation
tag: footer
height: 629px
width: full-bleed
layout: block
children: 2
bg: "rgb(255, 255, 255)"
padding: "40px 0px 0px"
```
**Agent rule**: rebuild sections in this order (sorted by vertical position). Match the layout primitive (grid N-col / flex direction / block).
## 14. Copy Library (Real Content from Source)
*Actual text content extracted from the live page. Use these strings verbatim when reproducing the site — they carry the brand voice.*
```yaml
copy:
section-headings:
- "Apple’s new software / Our first look at the features announced at WWDC."
- "Most Popular"
- "The heist of iOS 26"
- "Amazon employees ask Seattle to put the brakes on new data centers"
ctas:
- "SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT"
- "LATEST"
- "FOLLOWING"
navigation:
- "The VergeThe Verge logo."
- "Tech"
- "Reviews"
- "Science"
- "Entertainment"
- "AI"
- "Policy"
footer-links:
- "Contact"
- "Terms of Use"
- "VOX MEDIA"
```
**Agent rule**: reuse these exact strings when generating UI. Do NOT translate or rephrase — brand voice is preserved through the original wording.
## 15. Asset Inventory (Image Roles & Ratios)
*Image inventory classified by role and aspect ratio. When reproducing the site, allocate this number of assets per role.*
```yaml
assets:
product:
count: 4
avg-ratio: 1.00
common-aspect: "~1:1 square"
sample-alts:
- "I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually works"
- "44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have m"
- "The 7 biggest storylines from Summer Game Fest 2026"
thumbnail:
count: 22
avg-ratio: 1.00
common-aspect: "~1:1 square"
sample-alts:
- "Nearly a million passports and photo IDs were left unprotect"
- "Xbox warns of a ‘reset’ as it prepares for layoffs"
- "Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me over"
```
**Agent rule**: when generating placeholder images, match these counts and aspect ratios. Use neutral placeholder backgrounds for `product` (e.g. `#f5f5f5`), full-color photography hints for `hero` and `editorial`.
## 16. Component HTML Templates
*Suggested HTML markup for reproducing the key components — based on what was detected in the source DOM.*
### Button (primary action)
```html
<button class="btn btn-primary">
SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT
</button>
```
_Source pattern detected: padding `0px 20px` · radius `1px` · weight `500`_
### Generic Card
```html
<div class="card">
<!-- content -->
</div>
```
_Source pattern detected: padding `0px` · radius `0px` · shadow `none`_
**Agent rule**: use these markup skeletons as the structural baseline. Apply tokens from §2-3 for visual styling.
## 17. Content Architecture & Resources (Links by Purpose)
*The page's links classified by purpose — the information architecture to reproduce. Categories, featured images, devices and projects are extracted from the rendered DOM, not guessed.*
**By purpose:** **nav** 7 · **auth** 1 · **blog** 4 · **other** 48
**Primary actions (conversion path):**
- Account access — "SIGN IN" (login/signup) → `https://www.theverge.com/auth/login?returnPath=%2F`
**Projects / case studies detected** (clustered by URL + featured image):
*Tech* — medium confidence, 12 items:
| Title | Featured image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Nearly a million passports and photo IDs wer | `passport_2040.jpg?quality=90&strip=a` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/947157/passports-data-breach-cannabis-club-systems-nefos-puffpal |
| 10 | `passport_2040.jpg?quality=90&strip=a` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/947157/passports-data-breach-cannabis-club-systems-nefos-puffpal#comments |
| Boox’s quirky page-turning remote won me ove | `booxtappy7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/943699/slug-boox-tappy-wireless-bluetooth-remote-page-turn-android-ios-hands-on |
| 24 | `booxtappy7.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/943699/slug-boox-tappy-wireless-bluetooth-remote-page-turn-android-ios-hands-on#comments |
| I tried Siri AI, and so far it actually work | `DSC03775_processed.jpg?quality=90&st` | https://www.theverge.com/tech/947432/siri-ai-apple-intelligence-ios-27-wwdc |
| 119 | `DSC03775_processed.jpg?quality=90&st` | https://www.theverge.com/tech/947432/siri-ai-apple-intelligence-ios-27-wwdc#comments |
| Apple dials down Liquid Glass, and the Mac l | `060926_MacBook_Neo_macOS_27_Golden_G` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/946567/apple-macos-27-golden-gate-dev-beta-hands-on |
| 89 | `060926_MacBook_Neo_macOS_27_Golden_G` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/tech/946567/apple-macos-27-golden-gate-dev-beta-hands-on#comments |
*Ai-Artificial-Intelligence* — medium confidence, 8 items:
| Title | Featured image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Fable won’t answer basic biology ques | `STKB364_CLAUDE_2_A_3800fc.jpg?qualit` (ar 1.5) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/947973/fable-wont-answer-basic-biology-questions |
| 45 | `STKB364_CLAUDE_2_A_3800fc.jpg?qualit` (ar 1.5) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/947973/fable-wont-answer-basic-biology-questions#comments |
| Apple’s AI pitch will live or die by its pri | `apple-intelligence-siri-ai-private-c` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/946705/apple-private-cloud-compute-ai-siri-intelligence-wwdc |
| 9 | `apple-intelligence-siri-ai-private-c` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/946705/apple-private-cloud-compute-ai-siri-intelligence-wwdc#comments |
| As AI gets better, it reveals an empty promi | `mdoying_180419_1777_0454_2.jpg?quali` | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/942629/as-ai-gets-better-it-reveals-an-empty-promise |
| 109 | `mdoying_180419_1777_0454_2.jpg?quali` | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/942629/as-ai-gets-better-it-reveals-an-empty-promise#comments |
| This AI startup says it can tell if a script | `268573_This_AI_startup_wants_tell_yo` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/943531/ai-script-quilty-simon-horsman-daniel-wood |
| 42 | `268573_This_AI_startup_wants_tell_yo` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/943531/ai-script-quilty-simon-horsman-daniel-wood#comments |
*Entertainment* — medium confidence, 7 items:
| Title | Featured image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| The 7 biggest storylines from Summer Game Fe | `CTRL_R_Key_Art_FINAL_4K.png?quality=` | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945445/summer-game-fest-2026-biggest-stories |
| 15 | `CTRL_R_Key_Art_FINAL_4K.png?quality=` | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945445/summer-game-fest-2026-biggest-stories#comments |
| Gears of War: E-Day isn’t coming to the PS5 | `ss_e09b00d0c3acafe3bf3beb7d5d2e9fb50` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945269/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-launch |
| 32 | `ss_e09b00d0c3acafe3bf3beb7d5d2e9fb50` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/945269/gears-of-war-e-day-ps5-launch#comments |
| More than a decade later, the team behind N+ | `Image-3.png?quality=90&strip=all&cro` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943194/metanet-n-plus-plus-multiplayer-sequel |
| 5 | `Image-3.png?quality=90&strip=all&cro` (ar 1) | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/943194/metanet-n-plus-plus-multiplayer-sequel#comments |
| Nintendo is playing things too safe | — | https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/947120/nintendo-direct-june-2026-analysis |
*News* — medium confidence, 4 items:
| Title | Featured image | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft’s Xbox 25th anniversary console co | `HKOntFca8AAMsoJ.jpg?quality=90&strip` (ar 1.02) | https://www.theverge.com/news/945359/microsoft-xbox-25th-anniversary-console-controller-release-date |
| 56 | `HKOntFca8AAMsoJ.jpg?quality=90&strip` (ar 1.02) | https://www.theverge.com/news/945359/microsoft-xbox-25th-anniversary-console-controller-release-date#comments |
| Xbox exploring ‘radically different’ console | — | https://www.theverge.com/news/947537/microsoft-xbox-console-hardware-price-changes-ramageddon |
| Missouri town fires half its city council ov | — | https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/13/missouri-city-council-data-center-00867259 |
**Signals:** 44/60 links carry a featured image · device mockups detected: phone ×1, laptop ×6, tablet ×2 · dominant link roles: content-card (43), inline-link (10), navigation (7).
---
## Extraction Completeness: 76/100 (B)
| Category | Score | Max | Detail |
|----------|-------|-----|--------|
| Colors & Palette | 14 | 25 | 10 named colors |
| Typography | 18 | 20 | 7 roles defined |
| Components | 20 | 20 | 5 specs extracted |
| Motion & Interaction | 10 | 15 | Keyframes |
| CSS Custom Properties | 10 | 10 | 1901 vars |
| Responsive Breakpoints | 5 | 5 | 6 breakpoints |
| Variable Fonts | 0 | 5 | None detected |
## 12. Known Gaps & Confidence
Explicit list of what this extraction could NOT capture. Agents should not invent values for these — either skip the feature or use the documented baseline + heuristic fallback.
*Auto-detected extraction limitations — understand before building:*
- **Licensed web fonts (__fkRomanStandard_cfceed, __manuka_62afb5, __polySans_9afc27)** — detected but not downloaded. Substitute with your licensed copy or a close fallback (see Typography section for metrics).
| Category | What's missing | Fallback strategy |
|----------|----------------|-------------------|
| **Dark mode** | No dark-mode CSS variables or media queries detected | Light mode is canonical; do not generate dark-mode variants unless explicitly requested |
### Per-section confidence
| Section | Confidence | Reason |
|---------|------------|--------|
| §1 Visual Theme | High | Body bg extracted via getComputedStyle() |
| §2 Colors | High | 1901 CSS vars (semantic naming requires ≥20 for high) |
| §3 Typography | High | 7 typography roles inferred |
| §4 Components | High | 5 component variants captured |
| §7 Motion | High | Keyframes + transitions |
| §8 Do's/Don'ts | High | 11 rules generated; design-decisions.json has evidence per rule |
| §9 Responsive | High | 6 breakpoints detected |
| §9b Photography | High | 43 images, hero present |
## 11.1 CSS Implementation Guide (CSS Interception Engine v2.15+)
*Ready-to-use CSS from Prism's CSS Interception Engine — intercepted directly from the site's CSS files (bypasses CORS). Copy-paste into your `<style>` block.*
### Font Loading
17 font file(s) captured (645KB total). When running `prism add`, fonts are saved to `extractions/theverge.com/fonts/` and embedded as base64 in the output HTML.
**@font-face declarations to use:**
```css
@font-face {
font-family: '__fkRomanStandard_cfceed';
/* src: url('/fonts/__fkRomanStandard_cfceed.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__fkRomanStandard_cfceed';
/* src: url('/fonts/__fkRomanStandard_cfceed.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__fkRomanStandard_cfceed';
/* src: url('/fonts/__fkRomanStandard_cfceed.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__fkRomanStandard_cfceed';
/* src: url('/fonts/__fkRomanStandard_cfceed.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__fkRomanStandard_Fallback_cfceed';
/* src: url('/fonts/__fkRomanStandard_Fallback_cfceed.woff2') format('woff'); */
font-weight: normal;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__manuka_62afb5';
/* src: url('/fonts/__manuka_62afb5.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 900;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__manuka_Fallback_62afb5';
/* src: url('/fonts/__manuka_Fallback_62afb5.woff2') format('woff'); */
font-weight: normal;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 300;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 300;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 500;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 500;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_9afc27.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySans_Fallback_9afc27';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySans_Fallback_9afc27.woff2') format('woff'); */
font-weight: normal;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 400;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 500;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 500;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_0b836e.woff2') format('woff2'); */
font-weight: 700;
font-style: italic;
font-display: swap;
}
@font-face {
font-family: '__polySansMono_Fallback_0b836e';
/* src: url('/fonts/__polySansMono_Fallback_0b836e.woff2') format('woff'); */
font-weight: normal;
font-style: normal;
font-display: swap;
}
```
### Keyframe Animations (Intercepted from CSS)
**18 @keyframes found** — these are the real animation definitions:
```
@keyframes _1ds4jca0 { ... }
@keyframes _1ds4jca4 { ... }
@keyframes ftptba1 { ... }
@keyframes lk710f0 { ... }
@keyframes lk710f1 { ... }
@keyframes lk710f2 { ... }
@keyframes lk710f3 { ... }
@keyframes _4zezgs1 { ... }
@keyframes _1j7mcyg6 { ... }
@keyframes fqbi2x0 { ... }
@keyframes _1ra7jrq0 { ... }
@keyframes pswp-clockwise { ... }
@keyframes spinner-spin { ... }
@keyframes overlay-spin { ... }
@keyframes onetrust-fade-in { ... }
@keyframes bx-fx-checked-bounce { ... }
@keyframes bx-fx-invalid-shake { ... }
@keyframes bx-fx-fade { ... }
```
<details><summary>Full keyframes CSS (18 animations)</summary>
```css
@keyframes _1ds4jca0{0%{opacity:0}
@keyframes _1ds4jca4{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}
@keyframes ftptba1{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}
@keyframes lk710f0{0%{transform:translateY(100%)}
@keyframes lk710f1{0%{transform:translateY(-100%)}
@keyframes lk710f2{0%{transform:translateY(0)}
@keyframes lk710f3{0%{transform:translateY(0)}
@keyframes _4zezgs1{0%{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-20px)}
@keyframes _1j7mcyg6{0%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(0)}
@keyframes fqbi2x0{0%{opacity:0}
@keyframes _1ra7jrq0{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.8) translateY(8px) rotate(-2deg)}60%{opacity:.9;transform:scale(1.02) translateY(-1px) rotate(.5deg)}
@keyframes pswp-clockwise{0%{transform:rotate(0deg)}
@-webkit-keyframes spinner-spin{0%{-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg)}10%{-webkit-transform:rotate(135deg);transform:rotate(135deg)}25%{-webkit-transform:rotate(245deg);transform:rotate(245deg)}60%{-webkit-transform:rotate(700deg);transform:rotate(700deg)}75%{-webkit-transform:rotate(810deg);transform:rotate(810deg)}
@-webkit-keyframes overlay-spin{0%{opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(45deg);transform:rotate(45deg)}
@keyframes onetrust-fade-in{0%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:1}}
@-webkit-keyframes bx-fx-checked-bounce{0%,100%{-webkit-transform:scale(1);transform:scale(1)}50%{-webkit-transform:scale(.8);transform:scale(.8)}}
@-webkit-keyframes bx-fx-invalid-shake{0%,100%{-webkit-transform:translateX(0);transform:translateX(0)}12.5%{-webkit-transform:translateX(-6px) rotateY(-5deg);transform:translateX(-6px) rotateY(-5deg)}37.5%{-webkit-transform:translateX(5px) rotateY(4deg);transform:translateX(5px) rotateY(4deg)}62.5%{-webkit-transform:translateX(-3px) rotateY(-2deg);transform:translateX(-3px) rotateY(-2deg)}87.5%{-webkit-transform:translateX(2px) rotateY(1deg);transform:translateX(2px) rotateY(1deg)}}
@-webkit-keyframes bx-fx-fade{0%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:1}}
```
</details>
### Hover State CSS (Intercepted)
**7 hover rule lines** captured from CSS files. Key interactive transitions from real CSS (not inferred):
```css
.pnbklw3:focus-within .pnbklw4,.pnbklw3:hover .pnbklw4{background-color:color-mix(in lch,var(--_1tsb0ye7) 85%,#000)}
._1nfixzc0 .pnbklw3:focus-within .pnbklw4,._1nfixzc0 .pnbklw3:hover .pnbklw4{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye6)}
.q0eggfa:hover{text-decoration:underline}
._1gfiq7f0:hover:not(:disabled){background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye2);color:var(--_1tsb0ye8)}
.pkbs204:hover:not(:disabled),.pkbs205{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye0);color:var(--_1tsb0ye8);border-color:var(--_1tsb0ye0)}
.pkbs206:not(:disabled):hover{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye5);color:var(--_1tsb0ye2);border-color:var(--_1tsb0ye2)}
.pkbs204:not(:disabled):hover .pkbs207,.pkbs205 .pkbs207{color:var(--_1tsb0ye3)}
._1ajq89k2,.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89k1{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye0);border:1px solid var(--_1tsb0ye0)}
._1ajq89k5,.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89k4{fill:var(--_1tsb0ye8)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89k6{background-color:var(--_1tsb0yes4);border:1px solid var(--_1tsb0yes4)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89k7{fill:var(--_1tsb0yei0)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89ka{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye1ep);border:var(--_1tsb0ye1eo)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kb{fill:var(--_1tsb0yegq)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kf{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye0);border:1px solid var(--_1tsb0ye0)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kg{background-color:#fff;border:1px solid #fff}
._1nfixzc0 .gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kg{background-color:var(--_1tsb0yea);border:1px solid var(--_1tsb0yea)}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89ki{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye1eu);border:var(--_1tsb0ye1et)}
._1nfixzc0 .gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kj{background-color:#3cffd0;border:1px solid #3cffd0}
._1nfixzc0 .gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89kk{background-color:#3cffd0;border:1px solid #3cffd0}
.gnx4pm0:hover ._1ajq89km{background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye0);border:1px solid var(--_1tsb0ye0)}
```
> **Note**: All values above are extracted from the live site's CSS files. The font files are saved locally by Prism and embedded in the output HTML. Use them as-is for maximum fidelity.
## 11.2 Measured Reality (CDP Engine)
Captured directly from Chrome's engine across **all 3805 rendered nodes** — not a sample. These are the values the page *actually paints*, weighted by how often they appear.
### Real Responsive Breakpoints
**26 breakpoints** read from the live `@media` rules (not guessed) — 14 most relevant:
`320px` · `400px` · `420px` · `425px` · `426px` · `530px` · `549px` · `550px` · `600px` · `605px` · `767px` · `768px` · `769px` · `890px` … (+12 more)
### Measured Design Scale
**Type scale by usage** (× = paint count): `16px`×1892 · `11px`×1303 · `20px`×198 · `18px`×175 · `24px`×75 · `13px`×41 · `26px`×20 · `19px`×17
**Radius scale** (× = paint count): `3px`×40 · `2px`×25 · `50%`×21 · `24px`×5 · `1px`×2
**Weights** (× = paint count): `400`×3225 · `700`×487 · `500`×44 · `300`×25 · `900`×5 · `600`×4
**Layout gaps** (× = paint count): `20px`×18 · `30px`×14 · `normal 8px`×8 · `normal 24px`×6 · `130px`×2 · `10px`×2 · `16px`×1 · `normal 21px`×1
**Elevation (real shadows)**:
```css
rgb(82, 0, 255) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset
rgb(19, 19, 19) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset
rgb(189, 189, 189) 0px -11px 7px -10px inset
rgb(74, 74, 74) 0px -1px 0px 0px inset
```
### Provenance — measured styles on key elements
Read from the live CSSOM (includes runtime-injected CSS). This is *what actually styles the page*, by element:
```css
body { background-color:var(--_1tsb0yea); color:var(--_1tsb0ye2) }
nav { color:var(--_1tsb0ye2) }
h2 { font-family:var(--_1tsb0ye1e); font-weight:700; font-size:20px }
@media screen and (min-width: 768px) h2 { font-size:24px }
button { font-family:inherit; font-size:100%; font-weight:inherit; color:inherit }
a { color:var(--_1tsb0yeac); background-color:var(--_1tsb0yea7); border-radius:var(--_1tsb0yea9) }
input { font-family:inherit; font-size:100%; font-weight:inherit; color:inherit }
input { color:var(--_1tsb0ye2) }
input { border-radius:var(--_1tsb0yebo); background-color:var(--_1tsb0yea) }
input { font-size:20px; background-color:var(--_1tsb0yea) }
input { border-radius:var(--_1tsb0ye173); font-size:var(--_1tsb0ye175); background-color:var(--_1tsb0ye176); color:var(--_1tsb0ye177) }
```
> Selectors normalised to their semantic element — source class names are often build-hashed (`.bgDIHX`) and not reusable. The declarations + CSS vars are the transferable part.
---
*Generated by Prism — automated Playwright extraction + design analysis.*
*Source: https://theverge.com | 2026-06-11T05:02:44.752Z*
*Values extracted via getComputedStyle() (rendered) + CSS custom properties (tokens, marked `(token)`). Token-only values may not be painted — verify against the live site before shipping.*
Re-extract: clone-architect update theverge.com