MeloSpot

MeloSpot Brand Guidelines

Our visual identity, voice, and values guide how we present MeloSpot across all touchpoints. Use these guidelines to maintain consistency and authenticity.

Brand Colors

Our color palette reflects the warmth, energy, and creativity of African culture while maintaining professional appeal.

Primary Orange

HEX
#D74D0F
RGB215, 77, 15

Primary brand color for buttons, links, and key elements

Dark Orange

HEX
#B8420D
RGB184, 66, 13

Hover states and darker variations of primary color

Light Orange

HEX
#F7931E
RGB247, 147, 30

Accent color for highlights and secondary elements

Neutral Dark

HEX
#1A1A1A
RGB26, 26, 26

Primary text color and dark backgrounds

Neutral Medium

HEX
#4D4D4D
RGB77, 77, 77

Secondary text and subtle elements

Neutral Light

HEX
#F8F9FA
RGB248, 249, 250

Background color and light sections

Typography

Our typography system balances readability with personality, using modern fonts that work across all platforms.

Poppins

Primary font for headings, buttons, and UI elements

Bold48px
The quick brown fox
Semibold24px
The quick brown fox jumps
Medium16px
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Merriweather

Secondary font for body text and editorial content

Bold32px
The quick brown fox
Regular18px
The quick brown fox jumps over
Light16px
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and continues running through the forest.

Logo Usage

Guidelines for using the MeloSpot logo and maintaining brand consistency across all applications.

Clear Space

Maintain adequate spacing around the logo for optimal visibility.

  • Minimum clear space equals the height of the 'M' in MeloSpot
  • Never place other elements within the clear space
  • Ensure contrast with background colors

Minimum Size

Respect minimum size requirements for legibility across all media.

  • Digital: Minimum 120px wide
  • Print: Minimum 1 inch wide
  • Never stretch or distort the logo

Color Variations

Use appropriate logo variations based on background and context.

  • Primary: Full color on light backgrounds
  • Reversed: White version on dark backgrounds
  • Monochrome: Single color when needed

Brand Voice & Tone

How we communicate reflects who we are. Our voice is consistent, but our tone adapts to the context and audience.

Authentic

We speak genuinely about African creativity and the challenges creators face.

Empowering

Our language inspires action and confidence in creative pursuits.

Inclusive

We welcome all creators regardless of background, experience, or style.

Writing Guidelines

Do

  • • Use clear, conversational language
  • • Be authentic and relatable
  • • Celebrate African creativity
  • • Focus on empowerment and possibility
  • • Use inclusive language

Do not

  • • Use overly technical jargon
  • • Make promises we can not keep
  • • Use stereotypes or generalizations
  • • Be overly promotional or pushy
  • • Ignore cultural sensitivity

Brand Resources

Download our complete brand kit including logos, color palettes, fonts, and templates.

Logo Pack

All logo variations in multiple formats

Color Palette

Complete color system with hex, RGB, and CMYK values

Brand Guidelines

Complete brand guidelines document