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Pixels With Presence

Gloss that earns trust

Gradient surfaces guide attention naturally — zero harsh edges across every component.

Buttons with real presence

Three gradient stops and two shadow layers per control — every click feels deliberate.

A palette with forty moods

48 aqua tones from whisper-blue to deep ocean, each mapped to its exact context.

Motion that feels considered

220ms transitions: fast enough to feel instant, slow enough to feel intentional.

This is the Y2K Aqua 2000 design system, applied by Curio Design — a design-style library for AI agents. Full Y2K Aqua 2000 guide → designbycurio.com/learn/y2k-aqua-2000