Corporate Image Style

Corporate Image Style

Generate images with neutral, natural, professional color palettes inspired by top-tier consulting and creative agency websites (BCG, Superside, McKinsey). This skill fixes the "too green / too dark / too neon" problem common with AI-generated tech imagery.

The Problem

Default AI image prompts for tech/SaaS produce:

• Dark backgrounds with neon glowing elements
• Single-color dominance (mint green, electric blue)
• Sci-fi 3D renders that look artificial
• Oversaturated, unrealistic lighting

The Solution: Corporate Color System

Primary Palette (BCG-inspired)

Neutral Palette (Superside-inspired)

Avoid These Colors in Prompts

Prompt Templates

Template 1: Editorial Hero (BCG style)

A professional editorial photograph of [subject], shot in a [setting].
Natural ambient lighting with soft warm tones. Color palette: warm whites,
charcoal grays, forest greens, and subtle gold accents. Clean composition
with generous negative space. Shot on a 35mm lens with shallow depth of
field. Magazine-quality, sophisticated, understated. No neon, no glowing
elements, no dark backgrounds.

Template 2: Corporate Service Card

A clean, professional photograph representing [service concept].
The image uses a light neutral background (warm white or soft gray) with
[subject elements] arranged in a balanced editorial composition.
Natural studio lighting, warm color temperature (5500K). Colors are muted
and sophisticated: charcoal, warm gray, sage green, with a touch of gold.
Commercial photography aesthetic, not 3D render. No text in image.

Template 3: Abstract Corporate Background

An elegant abstract composition for a corporate website background.
Soft gradients transitioning from warm white (#FAFAF8) to light sage
with subtle geometric elements in warm gray. Minimalist, clean, airy.
The mood is confident and professional — like the hero section of a
top-tier consulting firm's website. No dark backgrounds, no neon,
no sci-fi elements.

Template 4: Business Concept Illustration

A sophisticated editorial illustration of [business concept].
Style: clean vector-inspired flat design with a warm neutral palette.
Colors: charcoal (#1F2937), sage (#337B68), warm gold (#D9B95B),
on a warm white (#FAFAF8) background. Minimal, professional,
reminiscent of McKinsey/BCG report graphics. Sharp lines,
no gradients or glow effects. No photorealism.

Template 5: Lifestyle/Workspace (Superside style)

A warm, naturally-lit photograph of [workspace/scene].
Natural window light from the left, warm color temperature.
Oak or walnut surfaces, neutral textiles, touches of greenery.
Color palette: cream, warm gray, natural wood tones, muted sage.
Lifestyle brand photography feel — aspirational but authentic.
Shot on medium format with shallow depth of field, soft bokeh.

Quick Reference: Prompt Modifiers

Add these to ANY prompt to shift toward corporate style:

Color control:

• "warm neutral palette: whites, grays, forest green, gold accents"
• "muted, sophisticated color palette — no neon or oversaturated colors"
• "color temperature 5500K, warm ambient lighting"

Style control:

• "editorial photography aesthetic, magazine-quality"
• "clean commercial photography, not 3D render"
• "professional, understated, confident"

Anti-neon guard:

• "No glowing elements, no neon colors, no dark backgrounds"
• "Natural lighting only — no rim lighting, no dramatic backlighting"
• "Light background, not dark. Warm, not cold."

Usage with nanobanana-skill

# Corporate hero image
~/.nanobanana-venv/bin/python3 .agents/skills/nano-banana/nanobanana-skill/nanobanana.py \
  --prompt "A professional editorial photograph of a modern open office with teams collaborating around whiteboards. Natural ambient lighting with soft warm tones. Color palette: warm whites, charcoal grays, sage green, and subtle gold accents. Clean composition, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field. Magazine-quality, sophisticated. No neon, no glowing elements." \
  --size 1344x768 \
  --model gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview \
  --thinking-level high \
  --resolution 2K \
  --output "corporate-hero.png"

# Service card image
~/.nanobanana-venv/bin/python3 .agents/skills/nano-banana/nanobanana-skill/nanobanana.py \
  --prompt "A clean professional photograph representing AI-powered business transformation. Light neutral background with abstract data visualization elements in warm gray, sage green, and gold. Commercial photography aesthetic, warm studio lighting. No dark backgrounds, no neon." \
  --size 1184x864 \
  --model gemini-3.1-flash-image-preview \
  --thinking-level high \
  --resolution 2K \
  --output "service-ai-transform.png"

Common Mistakes