# Style: Metallic / Chrome / Future Dust

**Trend confidence:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Confirmed by Adobe, AND Academy, Graphic Design Junction, WGSN/Coloro (2025-2026)
**Also known as:** Y3K Aesthetic, Liquid Metal, Chrome Futurism
**Mood:** Cutting-edge, futuristic, tech-forward, premium digital — signals innovation and AI-native identity

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## Core Prompt Fragment

```
metallic chrome aesthetic, liquid metal surfaces, reflective chrome textures,
Future Dust color palette (dark navy-purple-grey), sculptural 3D forms,
oversized chrome typography or elements, futuristic Y3K visual language,
reflective and dimensional, advanced material surfaces
```

## Environment Variants

**Liquid Metal:**
```
liquid chrome surface as primary environment, reflective and morphing,
oversized spherical or ribbon-shaped chrome forms, dark background to maximize reflectivity,
subtle color reflections in chrome surface (violet, deep teal, electric blue)
```

**Future Dust / Dark Futurism:**
```
Future Dust color world — deep navy with purple-grey undertones (#4a4e69 range),
sophisticated dark tone with metallic accent elements,
premium tech product or concept in this dimensional dark space
```

**Chrome Typography:**
```
large chrome letterforms or logotype as hero element,
reflective surface catching environmental color,
dark minimal background, chrome as the visual star
```

## Lighting Recipe

```
dark controlled environment to maximise reflective surface impact,
colored point lights for reflections in chrome surfaces (violet, electric blue, teal),
dramatic but precise — light creates dimension in the metallic surfaces,
avoid warm tones — chrome reads cool (5500K+)
```

## Negative Prompt (Always Include)

```
warm tones, earthy organic, hand-crafted, matte surfaces, flat colors,
lifestyle photography, candid, imperfect, rustic, natural materials,
warm lighting, wood or fabric textures
```

## Color Guidance

- **Future Dust base:** Deep navy-purple-grey `#3d405b` to `#4a4e69`
- **Chrome surfaces:** Silver `#c0c0c0`, liquid silver `#d4d4d4`, warm chrome `#b8a898`
- **Accent reflections:** Electric violet `#7c3aed`, deep teal `#0f766e`, electric blue `#2563eb`
- **Avoid:** Warm metallics (gold, bronze) — they read luxury not futurism. This palette is cool and dimensional.

## B2B Application Note

For Symph products, metallic/chrome is most relevant for:
- **ContentVane** — AI content research tool, signal cutting-edge AI identity
- **The Agency** editorial content about AI, technology, or innovation
- **Blog hero images** for articles about AI, automation, or tech futures
- **NOT recommended** for: Alignly (warm human focus), Clocklane (honest/precise), Worklane (authentic workplace)
- Use as accent treatment, not full campaign style, for most B2B contexts
- Works best at launch moments or for tech-forward campaign positioning
