1# ligne-claire
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3清线画风 - Uniform lines, flat colors, European comic tradition
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5## Overview
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7Classic 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.
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9## Line Work
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11- Uniform, clean outlines with consistent weight (2px)
12- No hatching or cross-hatching for shading
13- Sharp, precise edges on all elements
14- Black ink outlines on all figures and objects
15- Shadows indicated through flat color areas, not line techniques
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17## Character Design
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19- Slightly stylized/cartoonish characters with realistic proportions
20- Distinctive, recognizable facial features
21- Expressive faces with clear emotions
22- Period-appropriate clothing with attention to detail
23- Consistent character appearance across panels
24- 6-7 head height proportions
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26## Background Treatment
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28- Detailed, realistic backgrounds with architectural accuracy
29- Period-specific props and technology
30- Clear spatial depth and perspective
31- Environmental storytelling through details
32- Contrast between simplified characters and detailed backgrounds
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34## Color Approach
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36- Flat colors without gradients (true to Ligne Claire tradition)
37- Limited palette per page for cohesion
38- Colors support narrative mood
39- Consistent lighting logic within scenes
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41## Default Color Palette
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43| Role | Color | Hex |
44|------|-------|-----|
45| Primary Blue | Clean blue | #3182CE |
46| Primary Red | Classic red | #E53E3E |
47| Primary Yellow | Warm yellow | #ECC94B |
48| Skin | Warm tan | #F7CFAE |
49| Background Light | Light cream | #FFFAF0 |
50| Background Sky | Sky blue | #BEE3F8 |
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52## Quality Markers
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54- ✓ Clean, uniform line weight throughout
55- ✓ Flat colors without gradients
56- ✓ Detailed backgrounds, stylized characters
57- ✓ Clear panel borders and reading flow
58- ✓ Hand-drawn text style
59- ✓ Proper perspective in environments
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61## Compatibility
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63| Tone | Fit | Notes |
64|------|-----|-------|
65| neutral | ✓✓ | Classic combination |
66| warm | ✓✓ | Nostalgic stories |
67| dramatic | ✓ | Works with high contrast |
68| vintage | ✓ | Period pieces |
69| romantic | ✗ | Style mismatch |
70| energetic | ✓ | Lighter stories |
71| action | ✗ | Lacks dynamic lines |
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73## Best For
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75Educational content, balanced narratives, biography comics, historical stories
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