Blomio Graphic guidelines

Graphic guidelines

Colors

The Blomio colour palette consists of muted and bold shades of green, complemented by bright accent colours.
The lighter shades are mainly intended for backgrounds, while the darker shades can be used for both backgrounds and typography.

Colour use follows strict guidelines. The most important rule is that Blomio Green is never used as a background colour. Backgrounds always use BG Green.

Blomio Green

PMS 3435C
C95 M55 Y90 K45
R0 G63 B47
#003f2f

Blomio brand colors

Pattern Green

PMS 554C
C82 M50 Y77 K40
R40 G79 B60
#284f3c

BG Green

PMS 3435C
C95 M55 Y90 K45
R0 G63 B47
#003f2f

Sage

PMS 558C
C33 M16 Y37 K0
R186 G207 B178
#bacfb2

Bright Green

PMS 2295C
C10 M0 Y55 K0
R237 G244 B140
#edf48c

Avocado

PMS 2304
C30 M0 Y70 K20
R154 G186 B94
#9aba5e

Tangerine

PMS 2027C
C0 M81 Y71 K0
R251 G90 B80
#fb5a50

Blush

PMS 706C
C0 M17 Y5 K0
R255 G218 B227
#ffdae3

Sand

PMS 9240C
C3 M8 Y8 K0
R247 G234 B230
#f7eae6

Soil

PMS 4695C
C45 M75 Y85 K50
R91 G48 B27
#5b301b

Typography

Blomio’s typography is based on three font families.

Blomion kirjasimet: Henderson Sans Basic pääotsikoihin, Roboto Slab väliotsikoihin ja ingresseihin sekä Roboto ja Roboto Condensed leipätekstiin, pakkauksiin ja pienempiin tekstikokonaisuuksiin.

Typographic principles

Main headings use Henderson Sans Basic Black or Bold. Headings are always set in all caps. Leading is 1–2 pt larger than the font size, and tracking is -10.

Subheadings and lead paragraphs use Roboto Slab Regular or Medium. Leading is 4–6 pt larger than the font size, and tracking is -10. The type size of a subheading must never exceed that of the main heading.

Body text uses Roboto Regular. Small headings can use Roboto Bold or Roboto Condensed Semibold. Where space is limited, Roboto Condensed is recommended.

Imagery

Blomio’s photography style is abundant, soft and sun-warmed. The light is soft and the images have a slightly reddish-golden tone. Avoid coolness and harsh contrasts; the light casts soft shadows. In mood, the images feel more like an August evening than a June midday.

People are photographed in natural situations in the garden or among plants. Avoid posed shots and focus on genuine activity. The images should feel true to life and authentically lived-in. People are active participants, not models posing for the camera.

Plants are photographed at the peak of their growth or harvest season. Close-ups highlight abundance, deliciousness and vitality. Products are shown primarily in their real-life setting, so their purpose is easy to understand.

If products are photographed in a studio, the setting is styled to look as natural as possible. Pay special attention to the lighting: instead of flat or harsh studio light, aim for the soft, dappled feel of evening sunlight.

There’s no need to emphasise brand colours in the elements of the images. The natural green of the plants forms the dominant colour scheme of the images.

Kollaasi Blomion kuvamaailmasta lämpimässä valossa: taimia ruukuissa, kukkivia omenapuun oksia, nainen kasvimaalla, kukkapenkki, iäkäs nainen puutarhassa, herneenpalkoja kämmenellä ja vadelmia.

An example of combining imagery, typography and graphics.

Kolme pystymainosta, joissa kussakin Blomio-logo ja kasvikuva: ”Lannoita & kalkitse hyötykasvit”, ”Kevään kukkasipulit ovat tulleet!” ja ”Nauti koko kesä omista vadelmista”.
Mainospohjia Blomio-puutarhamullalle, otsikkona ”Kotimainen puutarhamulta kaikille kasveille!”, mukana puutarhakuva ja multasäkin tuotekuva.

Sample visuals

Below you’ll find a few drafts of advertising and in-store materials.

Myymälän puutarhahylly, jonka ylimmän hyllyn takaseinällä on vihreä Blomio-mainosnauha, jossa vuorottelee Blomion logo, sekä mainostekstejä kuten "Yllätä itsesi puutarhurina".
Aikakauslehden mainos ”Ei tähän ikinä kyllästy”: nainen istuttaa taimia ruukkuihin, kulmassa Blomio-logo.
Myymälän siemenpussihylly ja sen vieressä Blomio-mainosteline ”Ei tähän ikinä kyllästy”, jossa nainen pitelee tulppaanikimppua.
Myymälän sisäänkäynnin hälytysportteihin kiinnitetyt Blomio-mainokset ”Ei tähän ikinä kyllästy”, joissa kuva naisesta kukkapenkin ääressä.
Myymälän pihan kesäkukkamyynti, ja taustalla seinässä Blomio-mainosteksti ”Ei tähän ikinä kyllästy” ja kuva naisesta puutarhassa.

Packaging

The overall impression of Blomio packaging is harmonious and lively. The brand’s green colour is strongly present on the packaging, making the products feel both modern and approachable at the same time. The overall look of the packaging emphasises ease and professionalism. The photographs convey products that work: we show imagery directly related to how the product is used.

Where needed, different product groups or categories can be distinguished with colour coding.

Blomio-pakkauksia: puutarhamultasäkki, kompostimulta, kasteluravinne, siemenpusseja, amppelimansikan taimietiketti ja sidontalanka.

Video and motion

Like our photography, Blomio’s video is lively, warm and inviting people to get involved. A shallow depth of field supports the soft look and draws attention to the product or detail in focus. Bring small movements into the shot: hands picking, water splashing, leaves rustling, a tool sinking into the soil, flowers swaying. Show the doing, not just the end result.

A video can be made up of a few different shot sizes, or just one delightful moment. The shorter the video, the closer we get to the action.

Example structure, 10–30 sec

  1. Grab attention: A close-up of a plant, harvest, product or hands at work.
  2. Show the product: The product comes clearly into view. The packaging, label or product name should be easy to recognise.
  3. Show the context: A wider shot showing the activity or the setting where the product is used. It can include a person, a hand at work, a finished planting, a vegetable patch, a garden with shrubs, etc.
  4. Leave a lasting impression: The video ends with the Blomio logo and slogan: It never gets old.

Example structure, 5–6 sec

Choose one delightful moment and close it with the logo and slogan, or with the logo and a product image. The product can also appear in the moment itself.

Examples of short videos:

  1. A hand picks a ripe tomato. The Blomio logo + “It never gets old” appear over it.
  2. A person sinks their hands into the soil. A bag of Blomio soil is visible next to them. The Blomio logo + “It never gets old” appear over it.
  3. Close-up of flowers swaying in the breeze. Cut to an end card with the Blomio logo + an image of the flower fertiliser.
  4. Close-up of a vegetable patch where a hand pulls up, for example, a carrot. Cut to an end card with the Blomio logo + images of seed packets.

Pattern

Blomio has a graphic pattern that can be used in marketing materials, on packaging and on products. The pattern is made up of the flower icon and small, vine-like sprigs. The overall effect is organic, cheerful and easily recognisable.

The primary pattern version is a Blomio Green pattern on a BG Green background. Other colour versions may only be used for a good reason.

The primary scale of the pattern is determined by the size of the flower icon. The flower is 11 mm wide, and the pattern should not be used at a smaller scale than this.

Blomio-kuosi: vihreä kukkaikoneista ja köynnösmäisistä oksista muodostuva toistuva kuvio.

Brand

In the Blomio brand guidelines, you’ll find more detailed guidance on the brand’s personality, values, target audiences and tone of voice.