IELTS Guardian – Module Color System Comparison
Visual demonstration of 4-color family system for skill-based organization
What Went Wrong Last Time?
Understanding Band 6.0 vs. 7.0+ execution differences
LISTENING MODULE (Deep Teal)
#1A6B6B → #0F4A4AWayfinding: “I’m in listening mode”
Feel: Professional, focused, attentive
Use case: L1, L2, L3, L4 – All listening modules use this exact color to create visual consistency within the skill family.
Reading Comprehension Strategies
Master skimming, scanning, and detailed reading techniques
READING MODULE (Indigo/Deep Blue)
#3F51B5 → #283593Wayfinding: “I’m in reading mode”
Feel: Scholarly, analytical, intellectual
Use case: R1, R2, R3, R4 – All reading modules use this exact color to differentiate from listening (teal family) and writing (green-teal).
Introduction Mastery: Paraphrase + Overview
Learn to write complete introductions in 5 minutes with strong overviews
WRITING MODULE (Teal-Green) – CURRENT
#2C7A6F → #1B5E55Wayfinding: “I’m in writing mode”
Feel: Active, creative, constructive
Use case: W1, W2, W3, W4 – Already established. This is your current Writing module color (matches brand teal but slightly greener).
Speaking Fluency & Confidence
Overcome anxiety and speak naturally under pressure
SPEAKING MODULE (Coral/Warm Orange)
#E67E51 → #D35F3FWayfinding: “I’m in speaking mode”
Feel: Conversational, friendly, confident
Use case: S1, S2, S3, S4 – Warm color creates distinct separation from cool blues/teals. Matches teacher’s orange tie for visual connection.
Side-by-Side Color Comparison
Here are the 4 module colors shown together. Notice how each is clearly distinct while maintaining professional cohesion:
Deep Teal
Indigo
Teal-Green
Coral
Key Observations:
- Visual Distinction: Each color is immediately recognizable and distinct from others
- Professional Cohesion: All colors work together as a family (no clashing)
- Psychological Appropriateness: Cool colors (teal/indigo) for receptive skills (Listening/Reading), warm colors (teal-green/coral) for productive skills (Writing/Speaking)
- Brand Consistency: All colors relate back to brand teal while maintaining individuality
- Teacher Character Compatibility: Teal suit works with all backgrounds, orange tie connects to Speaking module
Student Experience:
Scenario: Student opens IELTS Guardian platform
“Oh, the header is deep teal – I’m in Listening Module 2. Last week I was working on that greener teal – that was Writing Module 3. I can instantly tell the difference without reading the navigation!”
Implementation Note:
✅ LISTENING modules: Already updated to Deep Teal (#1A6B6B)
✅ WRITING modules: Keep current Teal-Green (#2C7A6F) – no changes needed
📋 READING modules: Implement Indigo (#3F51B5) when building R1
📋 SPEAKING modules: Implement Coral (#E67E51) when building S1
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