Scaleminds — Brand Guidelines 2025
Scaleminds · Brand Identity System

Scaleminds
Brand Guidelines

The complete identity system for Scaleminds — India's performance-driven ecommerce digital platform business. Every rule, every element, every application — in one place.

Version1.0 — 2025
StandardWCAG 2.2 AA
SectorEcommerce Digital Platform
HeadquartersHyderabad, India

Who we are,
why it matters.

Scaleminds is a performance-first ecommerce digital platform business that helps brands and businesses grow online through data-driven advertising, conversion optimization, and full-funnel digital marketing — all under one roof.

We serve direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands, scaling SMBs, and white-label partners who need expert execution across Google, Meta, Amazon, and beyond.

"To make every rupee of ecommerce ad spend work harder — so brands of any size can compete and win online."

To be the most trusted performance marketing platform for ecommerce businesses across Asia.

Deliver measurable ROI through expert campaign management, smart automation, and clear reporting — every day.

Core Values
📈

Results Over Rhetoric

We lead with numbers. Every strategy is backed by data; every campaign is measured against real business outcomes.

🤝

Partnership Mindset

We treat client budgets as our own. We share insights openly and operate as an extension of your team.

Speed to Scale

Ecommerce doesn't wait. We move fast, iterate quickly, and prioritize what creates the most growth, fastest.

🔍

Radical Clarity

No jargon, no confusion. Clients always know what we're doing, why, and what it's driving.

🌐

Platform Mastery

Deep expertise across Google, Meta, Amazon, TikTok, and emerging channels — always ahead of platform changes.

🌱

Scalable Thinking

We build systems and processes that grow with you — not solutions that create new bottlenecks at scale.

Positioning

"For ecommerce brands and scaling businesses, Scaleminds is the performance digital platform that turns ad spend into measurable revenue — because we combine platform expertise, real-time data, and hands-on execution in one place."

What makes us different

  • Certified Google, Meta & Amazon partner agency
  • ₹260M+ users engaged globally across campaigns
  • $32M+ revenue generated across platforms
  • 8.7× average ROI for ecommerce clients
  • Full-stack: ads + SEO + funnels + content + analytics
  • White-label services for agencies and resellers

Target audience

Primary

D2C ecommerce founders running ₹50K–₹5L/month in ad spend looking to scale profitably.

Secondary

Mid-market ecommerce brands with in-house teams who need specialist platform expertise.

Global

International agencies and businesses seeking white-label ecommerce ad execution.

Four colors.
One system.

The Scaleminds palette is derived directly from the logo mark — four deliberate brand colors plus supporting neutrals and semantic utility colors.

Brand Colors
Scaleminds Red
#EA4535
RGB 234, 69, 53
Accent highlights, section labels, links, error states
Growth Green
#3BB554
RGB 59, 181, 84
Primary CTA buttons · Success states · Growth metrics
Performance Yellow
#FDB515
RGB 253, 181, 21
Highlights, awards, attention
Trust Blue
#4F7DBF
RGB 79, 125, 191
Info states, trust signals, links
Neutral & Semantic
Ink
#1A1A1A
Secondary CTA buttons · Hero & nav backgrounds · Headings
Slate
#686969
Body text, secondary content
Cloud
#F5F4F0
Secondary background · Alternating sections · Input surfaces
White
#FFFFFF
Primary page background · Card surfaces · Canvas
Success
#2D7D3A
Confirmed actions, positive KPIs
Warning
#E65100
Alerts, budget warnings
Error
#B71C1C
Errors, failed states
Info
#1565C0
Informational alerts, tips

Button colors

Green — #3BB554
Primary CTA
Ink — #1A1A1A
Secondary CTA

Primary buttons use Growth Green (#3BB554) — the action color from the logo. Secondary buttons use Ink (#1A1A1A) — solid fill, white label. Scaleminds Red is never used for buttons; it is reserved for labels, links, and section accents.

Primary & secondary backgrounds

White
#FFFFFF
Primary BG
Cloud
#F5F4F0
Secondary BG
Ink
#1A1A1A
Dark BG

White (#FFFFFF) is the primary page canvas. Cloud (#F5F4F0) alternates on sections and inputs. Ink (#1A1A1A) is used for the hero, navigation, and any dark-mode surfaces.

Color usage rules

  • Never use Scaleminds Red (#EA4535) as a CTA button background — Primary CTA is Green (#3BB554), Secondary is Ink (#1A1A1A)
  • Never use brand colors on inaccessible contrast combinations (see Accessibility section)
  • Never use all four brand colors simultaneously in one design element
  • Never use the yellow (#FDB515) on a white background for body text — contrast is insufficient
  • Never rely on color alone to convey meaning — always pair with text, icon, or pattern

Type that speaks with authority.

Two typefaces. One expressive, one functional. Together they balance personality with clarity across every platform and screen size.

Inter Display Primary / Headings · wght 700–900
Scale what matters.
Ecommerce that performs.
Every campaign, every rupee.

Use for: H1, H2, hero copy, pull quotes, display text, section titles

Inter Body / UI · wght 300–600
We help ecommerce brands grow profitably by combining platform expertise, data analytics, and hands-on execution. Our team works as an extension of yours.
Strong heading in Inter Semibold
Caption text and labels at 13px · 400 weight

Use for: Body copy, UI labels, navigation, buttons, captions, metadata

Type Scale
Level Size / Weight Font Line height Use
H1
clamp(44–80px) / 800Inter1.08Hero, page hero
H2
clamp(30–48px) / 800Inter1.1Section headers
H3
1.25rem / 700Inter1.3Sub-sections, card titles
H4
0.9375rem / 700Inter1.4Component labels
Body
1.0625rem / 400Inter1.75Paragraphs, descriptions
Small
0.9375rem / 400Inter1.6Secondary content, UI text
Caption
0.8125rem / 400Inter1.5Labels, metadata, helper text

Single typeface system: Inter is used for both display and body text — weight and optical sizing do all the work. 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif. Use font-feature-settings: 'cv11', 'ss01' on headings for alternate numeral and letter shapes.

How Scaleminds
sounds.

Our voice is confident without being arrogant, expert without being exclusive. We speak like a knowledgeable partner — not a vendor pitching a sale.

Brand Personality

Confident

We have the numbers to back our claims. We state things directly, without hedging unnecessarily. We don't say "might" when we mean "will."

Clear

We cut through complexity. Every sentence earns its place. We explain platform jargon when we use it. We never obscure simple ideas in sophisticated language.

Results-Driven

Everything comes back to outcomes. We talk about campaigns in terms of revenue, ROI, and growth — not just impressions or clicks.

Human

Behind every campaign is a real business and real people. We're warm, empathetic, and accessible — never robotic or corporate.

Expert

We are platform-certified specialists. We reference trends, cite numbers, and share insights that demonstrate genuine expertise in ecommerce marketing.

Scalable

We think in systems, not one-off fixes. Our language reflects growth thinking — we talk about building, scaling, and compounding results over time.

Words we use

Scale Revenue Performance ROI Results Grow Measurable Profit Drive Optimize Partner Insight Targeted Impact

Words we avoid

Synergy Disruptive Leverage Best-in-class Holistic Revolutionary World-class Game-changer Ninja Guru Hack Skyrocket
Messaging Pillars

Performance is the product.

We don't sell campaigns — we sell outcomes. Every touchpoint reinforces that we are obsessively focused on generating real, measurable revenue for our clients.

Platform expertise at scale.

Certified partnerships with Google, Meta, Amazon, and more mean we operate at the cutting edge. We translate platform intelligence into competitive advantage for our clients.

Transparency builds trust.

We share real numbers, real reports, and real thinking. No smoke and mirrors — our clients see exactly what's working and why.

One team, every channel.

From search to social to marketplace, we unify strategy across channels so brands grow cohesively — not in silos.

Tone by Channel
Website

Confident, clear, conversion-focused

Short sentences. Active voice. CTAs that tell people exactly what to do next. Headlines that lead with the outcome, not the process.

Example: "Get more from every ad rupee. Start with a free strategy call."

Social Media

Direct, data-forward, engaging

Lead with a number or insight. Be conversational but never casual. Use questions to prompt thinking. Avoid fluff — every post should teach or prove something.

Example: "Most ecommerce brands waste 40% of their ad spend. Here's how to stop that."

Email

Personal, purposeful, respectful

Address by name when possible. Lead with the value, not the ask. Keep subject lines under 50 characters. No all-caps. One clear CTA per email.

Ads

Sharp, benefit-led, urgent-but-not-pushy

Lead with the result the customer wants. Use numbers wherever possible. Avoid superlatives without proof. CTA should be one clear action — never vague.

Support

Helpful, calm, solutions-first

Acknowledge the issue, then solve it. Never defensive. Avoid passive voice. Follow up proactively. Use plain language — no technical jargon without explanation.

Reports & Documents

Precise, structured, insight-led

Lead with the key finding or recommendation. Use clear section headers. Put numbers front and centre. Avoid unnecessary narrative — let data speak.

The building blocks.

Every interface element follows the same system — consistent, accessible, and on-brand across every touchpoint.

Buttons
Badges & Status
Active campaign Budget alert Campaign paused Reporting ready
Form Elements
We'll research your brand before the call.
Please enter a valid phone number.
Cards & Metrics
Revenue generated
$32M+
↑ 24% YoY
Average ROI
8.7×
↑ Across all clients
Keywords tracked
8M+
↑ Optimised monthly
Users engaged
260M
→ Globally

Performance Max campaigns

AI-powered campaigns that show across Search, Display, Gmail, Maps, and YouTube from a single campaign.

Learn more →

Social commerce at scale

Full-funnel Facebook and Instagram strategies that move customers from discovery to checkout.

Learn more →

Organic that compounds

White-hat SEO that builds sustainable traffic month over month — not quick wins that disappear.

Learn more →

Accessible by design,
not by exception.

Scaleminds follows WCAG 2.2 AA as the minimum standard across all digital products. Accessibility is a core brand value — not an afterthought.

Contrast Ratios
Dark text on white
18.1:1AAA
White on Scaleminds Red
4.6:1AA
White on Trust Blue
3.8:1AA Large
Dark on Growth Green
5.2:1AA
Dark on Yellow (body text)
2.9:1Fail (body)
Dark on Yellow (large/bold)
2.9:1AA Large
Slate text on white
5.74:1AA

Required standards

  • Minimum 4.5:1 contrast for body text (WCAG AA)
  • Minimum 3:1 contrast for large text (18px+ bold or 24px+ regular)
  • Visible focus states on all interactive elements
  • Full keyboard navigation support
  • Descriptive alt text on all meaningful images
  • Labeled form fields with visible error states
  • Touch targets minimum 44×44px (WCAG 2.2)
  • Responsive reflow at 320px width
  • Support 200% browser zoom without horizontal scroll
  • Never use color alone to convey meaning

Testing requirements

Automated testing

Run axe-core or Lighthouse accessibility audit on every page before release. Target score: 95+.

Screen reader testing

Test with NVDA (Windows) and VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) on all new feature releases.

Manual keyboard testing

All user flows must be completable using keyboard alone. Tab order must be logical and predictable.

The single source
of truth.

Design tokens are the atomic building blocks of the Scaleminds system. Every design decision — colors, spacing, radius, shadows — is defined once and used everywhere.

Color Tokens
Token Value Preview Usage
--color-brand-red#EA4535Accent highlights, labels, links
--color-brand-green#3BB554Growth, success
--color-brand-yellow#FDB515Highlights, attention
--color-brand-blue#4F7DBFTrust, info
--color-cta-primary#3BB554Primary CTA button background
--color-cta-text#FFFFFFPrimary CTA button label
--color-cta-secondary#1A1A1ASecondary CTA button background
--color-bg-dark#1A1A1AHero, nav, dark section background · Secondary CTA
--color-text-primary#1A1A1AHeadings, primary text
--color-text-secondary#686969Body, secondary text
--color-bg-primary#FFFFFFPrimary surface
--color-bg-secondary#F5F4F0Section background
--color-success#2D7D3APositive states
--color-warning#E65100Caution states
--color-error#B71C1CError states
Spacing Scale
--space-1
4px
--space-2
8px
--space-3
12px
--space-4
16px
--space-6
24px
--space-8
32px
--space-10
40px
--space-16
64px
--space-24
96px
--space-32
128px
Border Radius & Shadows
--radius-sm: 4px
--radius-md: 8px
--radius-lg: 16px
--radius-pill: 9999px
Motion Principles

Motion guidelines

Motion should support clarity — guiding users, confirming actions, and communicating state changes. Never animate for decoration alone.

TokenValueUse
--duration-fast150msHover, focus states
--duration-base250msTransitions
--duration-slow400msPage elements
--ease-defaultease-in-outStandard transitions
--ease-outcubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1)Elements entering
--ease-incubic-bezier(.4,0,1,1)Elements leaving

Motion demos

Fast (150ms)
Base (250ms)
Slow (400ms)

Always wrap animations in @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) to respect user settings.

Brand in the wild.

How the Scaleminds identity applies across every digital surface — website, social, email, advertising, and presentations.

Website

Website structure rules

  • Every page must have one H1 — never more
  • Hero always leads with outcome, not process
  • Primary CTA uses Growth Green (#3BB554) · Secondary CTA uses Ink (#1A1A1A) · Red is for labels and links only
  • Social proof (numbers, logos) appears above the fold
  • Meta titles: [Page topic] | Scaleminds — max 60 chars
  • Meta descriptions: benefit-led, 150–160 chars, one CTA

Page hierarchy

  • Never use two H1s on the same page
  • Never skip heading levels (H2 → H4)
  • Never use color or size to replace heading structure
H1 — Hero
Scale what matters.
H2 — Section
Our services
H3 — Card title
Google Ads management
Body
From improved quality score to personalized campaigns...
Social Media

Profile images

On white
On dark

Icon mark inside a perfect circle. Use overflow:hidden + border-radius:50%. Never use the wordmark — illegible at small sizes.

Post caption rules

  • Lead with a number or bold claim
  • Keep to 3–4 short paragraphs max
  • One hashtag cluster at the end
  • End with a question or CTA

Hashtag style

Use CamelCase for readability: #EcommerceGrowth not #ecommercegrowth. Core tags: #Scaleminds #EcommerceMarketing #GoogleAds #PerformanceMarketing #DigitalMarketing

Email Guidelines

Email signature

Firstname Lastname
Role | Scaleminds
📞 +91 XXXXX XXXXX
🌐 scaleminds.com

Email rules

  • Subject lines: 40–50 chars, benefit-led
  • Preheader text: extends the subject line, 85–100 chars
  • One primary CTA per email — use Green (#3BB554) button; secondary actions use Ink (#1A1A1A)
  • Open with a specific benefit or insight, not a greeting
  • Footer must include unsubscribe and business address
  • Test in Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail before sending
Advertising

Google Search Ads

Headline formula: [Pain point solution] + [Platform expertise] + [Proof number]

"Scale Your Ecommerce Revenue | Google Ads Certified Experts | 8.7× Avg ROI"

Display & Social Ads

Always include the Scaleminds icon or wordmark. Use brand colors. Lead with outcome copy. Use real results numbers when possible.

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