Circadian Color System
The interface gently adapts with the rhythm of the day.
Fresh, gentle,
and awakening.
Clear, energizing,
and focused.
Steady, supportive,
and productive.
Warm, softening,
and connecting.
Settling, calming,
and unwinding.
Deep rest, safety,
and restoration.
Repair, protection,
and deep healing.
Colors transition gradually across the day to support your nervous system.
Eight Care Methodologies
These colors represent the eight core ways we support postpartum recovery. They appear throughout the app in features, content, and moments of care.
Rest
Rest, pause, sleep, regulation, and nervous system restoration.
Nourishment
Food, hydration, replenishment, warmth, and physical repair.
Loving Touch
Body care, massage, physical tenderness, skin-to-skin, and connection.
Wisdom
Guidance, elders, birthworkers, education, reflection, and ancestral knowing.
Embodiment
Breath, movement, grounding, sunlight, circadian rhythm, and body awareness.
Village
Community, support systems, shared care, seeking help, and collective nurturing.
Joy
Play, lightness, laughter, celebration, bonding, and moments of delight.
Cocooning
Protection, boundaries, retreating, inward focus, and a safe sanctuary.
These colors remain consistent throughout the day. Only their brightness and depth subtly shift with the circadian palette to create harmony and reduce visual noise.
Applying the System
Every screen is the intersection of:
Time of Day
Sets the mood and overall palette
Care Methodology
Sets the meaning and accent color
Experience
A coherent, calming, care-informed interface
Example
A Nourishment feature opened in the Evening will use Evening's circadian palette with Nourishment as the accent.
Feed Her
Dinner is on the way
Broth, warmth, and care.
Intensity & States
Each methodology color can express different states while maintaining clarity and accessibility.
Attention
Example in Use
Bath
Today
Bath
Tap to start
Bath
Completed
Bath
Gentle reminder
Bath
Not available
Accessibility
All color pairings meet WCAG AA contrast standards for text and key UI elements.
Tested for readability in both light and dark modes.
The system is designed to feel soft, warm, and regulating in every mode.
Example Text Contrast (AA)
Icon & Symbol System
Rooted in Circadian Rhythm and Care Methodologies.
I. Care Methodology Specific Icons
II. Circadian Adaptations
New Utility Icons
Tracking
III. Navigation & UI Symbols
Status Indicators
Our colors support energy, emotional balance, and connection—helping every mother feel seen, supported, and held.