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NorCal Site Style Guide

This page is the visual reference for typography, color, spacing and common interface elements across the site.

Typography

Page title · 32 px

Hang Gliding Classes

Section heading · 26 px

Pilot progression

Subheading · 19 px

Launch Technique

Body copy · 17 px

Readable body text is the default. Avoid extreme jumps between very large and very small type.

Small supporting text · 15 px minimumSupporting text should remain comfortably readable.

Color

Primary blue#176FA8
Sky blue#2D9BD0
Dark navy#203746
Pale blue#F7FBFD
Orange accent#F28A1A

Orange rule: use orange as an accent, highlight, small border or occasional button detail — not as a large background behind dark text.

Spacing & page structure

Page header: compact, light background, 26–32 px vertical padding.

Content sections: generally 28–48 px vertical spacing; enough breathing room without creating unnecessary scrolling.

Desktop: use available width intelligently, including two-column layouts where it improves scanning.

Marketing pages: photography may be dramatic. Informational pages should remain calmer and easier to read.

Buttons & cards

Simple content card

Use restrained borders, little or no shadow, comfortable padding and normal readable text.

Design rules

  • Keep normal body copy near 17 px on desktop.
  • Avoid giant headlines on About, Classes, Study, Ground School and other informational pages.
  • Do not use tiny labels as a major part of the information hierarchy.
  • White and pale blue are the default content backgrounds.
  • Orange is a complementary accent color, not the dominant field color.
  • Use the Home page for stronger visual marketing moments; use the Ground School page as the readability reference for informational pages.