# ligne-claire

清线画风 - Uniform lines, flat colors, European comic tradition

## Overview

Classic European comic style originating from Hergé's Tintin. Characterized by clean, uniform outlines and flat color fills without gradients. Creates a timeless, accessible aesthetic suitable for educational and narrative content.

## Line Work

- Uniform, clean outlines with consistent weight (2px)
- No hatching or cross-hatching for shading
- Sharp, precise edges on all elements
- Black ink outlines on all figures and objects
- Shadows indicated through flat color areas, not line techniques

## Character Design

- Slightly stylized/cartoonish characters with realistic proportions
- Distinctive, recognizable facial features
- Expressive faces with clear emotions
- Period-appropriate clothing with attention to detail
- Consistent character appearance across panels
- 6-7 head height proportions

## Background Treatment

- Detailed, realistic backgrounds with architectural accuracy
- Period-specific props and technology
- Clear spatial depth and perspective
- Environmental storytelling through details
- Contrast between simplified characters and detailed backgrounds

## Color Approach

- Flat colors without gradients (true to Ligne Claire tradition)
- Limited palette per page for cohesion
- Colors support narrative mood
- Consistent lighting logic within scenes

## Default Color Palette

| Role | Color | Hex |
|------|-------|-----|
| Primary Blue | Clean blue | #3182CE |
| Primary Red | Classic red | #E53E3E |
| Primary Yellow | Warm yellow | #ECC94B |
| Skin | Warm tan | #F7CFAE |
| Background Light | Light cream | #FFFAF0 |
| Background Sky | Sky blue | #BEE3F8 |

## Quality Markers

- ✓ Clean, uniform line weight throughout
- ✓ Flat colors without gradients
- ✓ Detailed backgrounds, stylized characters
- ✓ Clear panel borders and reading flow
- ✓ Hand-drawn text style
- ✓ Proper perspective in environments

## Compatibility

| Tone | Fit | Notes |
|------|-----|-------|
| neutral | ✓✓ | Classic combination |
| warm | ✓✓ | Nostalgic stories |
| dramatic | ✓ | Works with high contrast |
| vintage | ✓ | Period pieces |
| romantic | ✗ | Style mismatch |
| energetic | ✓ | Lighter stories |
| action | ✗ | Lacks dynamic lines |

## Best For

Educational content, balanced narratives, biography comics, historical stories
