Map Themes

Choose from five visual themes to match your application.

Modern (modern)

Clean, minimalist design with bright colors.

{ "theme": "modern" }

Characteristics:

• White background
• Sans-serif typography (Inter)
• Subtle borders
• Clean, professional look

Best for: Web apps, dashboards, modern interfaces

Vintage (vintage)

Classic antique map aesthetic with warm, aged colors.

{ "theme": "vintage" }

Characteristics:

• Warm parchment background
• Serif typography (Georgia)
• Paper texture effect
• Traditional cartographic feel

Best for: Educational materials, study guides, print

Satellite (satellite)

Realistic earth-tone colors mimicking satellite imagery.

{ "theme": "satellite" }

Characteristics:

• Dark background
• Natural earth tones
• Terrain-like appearance
• Glow effects on labels

Best for: Realistic presentations, nature-focused content

Monochrome (monochrome)

High-contrast black and white design.

{ "theme": "monochrome" }

Characteristics:

• Pure black and white
• Maximum contrast
• Bold borders
• Print-friendly

Best for: Printing, accessibility, minimalist designs

Blueprint (blueprint)

Technical drawing style with grid overlay.

{ "theme": "blueprint" }

Characteristics:

• Blue background
• White/cyan grid lines
• Monospace typography (Courier New)
• Measurement marks

Best for: Technical presentations, engineering contexts

Theme Comparison

Theme + Highlighting

Themes affect how highlights appear. Use brighter colors on dark themes:

{
  "theme": "satellite",
  "configuration": {
    "highlight_subdivisions": [
      {
        "subdivision_code": "us-ca",
        "fill_color": "#ffd166",
        "opacity": 0.7
      }
    ]
  }
}

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