10% Happier — Palette Exploration

Core Blue Palettes

Single-color systems anchored in blue. Each one defines a primary, a lighter tint, and neutrals.

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Deep Trust

Classic navy anchored. Authoritative but never cold — the blue feels like a well-worn blazer. Closest to Arthur Brooks' actual palette.

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Pacific

A slightly brighter, more open blue. Feels optimistic and approachable — like a clear sky. More editorial, less corporate.

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Midnight Calm

The deepest, most serious option. Quiet authority — like a meditation app meets the Atlantic. Premium and restrained.

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Steel Blue

Softer and slightly desaturated. Friendly without being loud — the "nice guy" blue. Pairs beautifully with warm photography.

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Cobalt

The boldest option — vivid and energetic while still feeling intelligent. Think Google's blue but warmer. Confident and modern.

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Denim

Warm mid-blue with a slight teal lean. Feels lived-in and approachable — casual authority. The most "Dan" of the bunch.

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In Context

Each core palette applied to a simple card to feel how it reads at UI scale.

Podcast

Why You Can't Think Your Way to Happiness

Arthur Brooks and Dan Harris on the science of well-being, the trap of achievement, and what actually works.

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Meditation

Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

A 10-minute guided practice for when your mind won't stop racing. Simple, effective, no woo.

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Interview

The Dalai Lama on Inner Peace

An intimate conversation about compassion, skepticism, and why meditation isn't about emptying your mind.

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Course

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

The 7-day challenge for people who think they can't meditate. Spoiler: you can.

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Book

10% Happier: Revised Edition

The book that started it all. A skeptic's guide to meditation — now with new chapters and updated science.

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Core + Accent Duos

Blue anchored with a warm or contrasting accent for energy and warmth. The accent is used sparingly — CTAs, highlights, badges.

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Navy + Gold

Classic prestige pairing. The gold adds warmth without being flashy — think university, not luxury brand.

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Pacific + Amber

Bright and confident. The amber feels like morning light — optimistic, approachable, slightly editorial.

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Denim + Terracotta

Earthy warmth meets calm blue. Grounded and human — the most "mindfulness" feeling duo without going granola.

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Steel + Marigold

Friendly and smart. The marigold pops just enough to feel alive without competing with the blue.

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Midnight + Teal Mist

Cool and meditative. The teal accent keeps it in the blue family while adding a touch of calm distinction.

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Pacific + Burnt Orange

Complementary energy. The orange brings fire and personality — boldest combo here. For the "go all in" option.

Duos in Context

A few standout combos shown as simple UI cards to feel how the accent plays against the core.

Featured Episode

The Science of Getting Unstuck

Dan talks with a neuroscientist about why we get stuck in rumination loops — and the surprisingly simple way out.

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Guided Practice

Morning Clarity: 7 Minutes

Start your day with a short practice that actually fits into a real morning. No incense required.

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Interview

Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Courage

A candid conversation about showing up, being seen, and why "being brave" doesn't mean what you think.

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The In-Betweens

Colors that live in the gaps — not quite blue, not quite gray, not quite black. These are the ones we hadn't explored yet.

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Storm

Slate blue-green — the color of a stormy Atlantic. Not blue, not gray, not teal. Genuinely unique. Feels like the most "thoughtful" option on this page.

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London Sky

Dark gray-blue — wet stone, overcast morning. Sits right between navy and charcoal. Sophisticated and understated — the color of quiet intelligence.

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Warm Black

Almost black but with a slight amber warmth — like espresso, like dark wood. All the authority of Obsidian but friendlier. The cream-white background ties it together.

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Graphite

Dark warm gray — charcoal suit with brown shoes. More personality than Charcoal Ink, more serious than Warm Slate. The "I have taste" neutral.

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Deep Olive

Barely green — more like a dark khaki or military neutral. Grounded and unexpected. Could read as "nature-adjacent" without being a nature brand.

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Oxblood

So dark it's almost black-red. Like an old leather journal or aged wine. Deeply warm without reading as pink. The most unexpected serious option.

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In-Betweens in Context

Each of these applied to a card so you can feel the difference.

Podcast

Why You Can't Think Your Way to Happiness

Dan and a neuroscientist on well-being, the trap of achievement, and what actually works.

Listen Now

Meditation

Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

A 10-minute guided practice for when your mind won't stop racing. Simple, effective, no woo.

Start Session

Newsletter

The Weekly Dose of Sanity

Dan's take on the news, the mind, and what he's been practicing this week. Delivered Fridays.

Subscribe

Course

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics

The 7-day challenge for people who think they can't meditate. Spoiler: you can.

Enroll Free

Interview

Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Courage

A candid conversation about showing up, being seen, and why "being brave" doesn't mean what you think.

Watch

Book

10% Happier: Revised Edition

The book that started it all. A skeptic's guide to meditation — now with new chapters and updated science.

Get the Book

In-Between + Accent Duos

The new cores paired with accents that work.

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Storm + Gold

Moody ocean meets warm light. The gold makes the storm feel inviting rather than brooding. Distinctive and premium.

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Storm + Amber

Brighter energy than gold — like sun breaking through clouds. Optimistic and editorial.

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London Sky + Gold

Understated elegance. The gold brings warmth to the cool gray-blue. Like a rainy day in a beautiful city.

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Warm Black + Amber

Maximum impact. The amber glows against warm black like a lantern. Confident and alive — the boldest neutral-based combo.

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Graphite + Marigold

Warm and smart. Feels like a well-designed newsletter or a premium podcast brand. Approachable authority.

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Oxblood + Gold

Deeply rich. Like a first-edition leather-bound book with gold leaf. Heritage and warmth — the most "literary" option.

In-Betweens Duos in Context

Standout in-between combos as UI cards.

Featured Episode

The Science of Getting Unstuck

Dan talks with a neuroscientist about rumination loops — and the surprisingly simple way out.

Listen Now

Guided Practice

Morning Clarity: 7 Minutes

Start your day with a short practice that actually fits into a real morning. No incense required.

Begin

Interview

Arthur Brooks on Building a Life

The happiness professor on why success doesn't lead where you think — and what to do instead.

Watch

Book

10% Happier: Revised Edition

The book that started it all. A skeptic's guide to meditation — now with new chapters.

Get the Book

Non-Blue Core Palettes

Same goals — calm, sleek, friendly — but exploring what else can carry the brand.

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Charcoal Ink

Near-black warm charcoal. Lets photography and typography do the talking. Think NYT Magazine or Apple — quiet confidence. The "no color is my color" option.

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Warm Slate

Charcoal with a warm undertone — like worn stone or a favorite sweater. More human than pure gray. Sophisticated without being cold.

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Deep Teal

Blue's cool cousin — calm and distinctive without being "another blue brand." Feels like deep water. Modern and gender-neutral.

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Obsidian

True black with a slightly warm paper white. Maximum contrast, maximum confidence. Bold editorial choice — the "I don't need color" statement. Think Monocle magazine.

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Non-Blue in Context

Each non-blue palette applied to a card to feel the mood shift.

Podcast

Why You Can't Think Your Way to Happiness

Dan and a neuroscientist on the science of well-being, the trap of achievement, and what actually works.

Listen Now

Meditation

Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

A 10-minute guided practice for when your mind won't stop racing. Simple, effective, no woo.

Start Session

Newsletter

The Weekly Dose of Sanity

Dan's take on the news, the mind, and what he's been practicing this week. Delivered Fridays.

Subscribe

Featured

The Dalai Lama on Inner Peace

An intimate conversation about compassion, skepticism, and why meditation isn't about emptying your mind.

Watch Episode

Non-Blue + Accent Duos

Non-blue cores paired with accent colors for energy and contrast.

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Charcoal + Gold

Quiet luxury. The gold elevates without shouting. Premium feel — like a hardcover first edition.

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Warm Slate + Amber

Warm on warm. Feels like a late afternoon — approachable and inviting. The friendliest neutral combo here.

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Obsidian + Blue

Black canvas, blue signal. The blue becomes the entire personality. Clean, tech-forward, and surprisingly warm when paired with photography.

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Deep Teal + Gold

Rich and worldly. The gold warms the teal into something distinguished — like a well-traveled study.

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Charcoal + Amber

Modern editorial energy. The amber brings warmth and optimism to a serious foundation. Think "smart newsletter."

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Deep Teal + Burnt Orange

Bold complementary contrast. The orange lights up against the teal — energetic and distinctive.

Non-Blue Duos in Context

Standout non-blue combos applied to UI cards.

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