"How we research, document, and preserve the visual history of dead platforms."
We don't just sample colors—we trace their evolution. Each platform's palette tells a story of rebrands, pivots, acquisitions, and decline. We use a rigorous multi-step verification process to ensure hex-perfect accuracy.
No zombies. Platforms must be permanently shut down or fundamentally altered beyond recognition.
We prioritize platforms that shaped behavior, language, and internet culture at scale.
Focus on distinct, memorable aesthetics. The color must be iconic to the experience.
We document the cause of death unflinchingly. Monopolies, mismanagement, or obsolescence.
Every platform has a death story. We document the circumstances: the business failures, the technical collapses, and the user migrations. This is digital forensics.