Used by IBM
Carbon
by IBM · carbondesignsystem.com
Colors
BasePrimaryTextBorderSoft
Typeface
AaIBM Plex SansRadius
000
Screenshot 1 of 2What it is
IBM's design system for its cloud and data products: square corners, IBM Plex type and a strict grid.
Design SystemsA design system is more than a component set: it comes with tokens for color, type and spacing, theming, and rules for how parts fit together.
Good for
- Products that need one consistent look
- Theming and dark mode
- Teams sharing one set of components
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