Line art analog clock widget

What a line art analog clock widget shows

An analog clock reads as a shape rather than as numbers, which makes it the most decorative way to show the time. WidgetCraft has a dedicated analog layer where the dial, markers and each hand can be styled separately.

It uses the phone's clock, needs no permission and works offline. A 2 × 2 space is enough.

How the line art style shapes it

Line art widgets are transparent with a thin outline, so the wallpaper shows through. Rings, bars and frames are single strokes, which looks light and elegant on photo wallpapers.

• Bars and rings: Draw rings and bars as 2 point strokes; show progress with a brighter stroke.
• Numbers: Use a thin weight for numbers so they match the strokes.

Line art analog clock widget recipe

Line art color palette

• Clear #FFFFFFBackground
• Clear #FFFFFFSurface and tracks
• White #FFFFFFText
• Mist #D8DEE9Labels
• White #FFFFFFAccent

How to make a line art analog clock widget in WidgetCraft

1. Create a widget and open Canvas. Set the size to 200 × 200, the background to white at 6% opacity and the corner radius to 20. Add a 2-point outline.
2. Tap Add and choose Analog. Size it to fill the canvas with a margin of about 28.
3. Open the clock details and set the dial to white at 12% opacity with a 2-point ring in #FFFFFF.
4. Set twelve markers: quarter-hours thicker in #FFFFFF, the rest thinner in #D8DEE9.
5. Style the hour hand (short, width 6) and minute hand (long, width 3.5) in #FFFFFF, turn the second hand off and color the center cap #FFFFFF.
6. Tap Save, then Add to home screen and resize the widget on your launcher if needed.

Everything in this recipe works in the free version.

Tips for line art analog clock widgets

• Set the fill fully transparent and the outline to 1.5 to 2 points.
• Match stroke width across every layer.
• Keep the hour hand clearly shorter and thicker than the minute hand.
• Twelve markers are easier to read than sixty; add numerals only at 12, 3, 6 and 9 if at all.
• Leave the second hand off: launchers refresh widgets about once a minute.
• Do not use bold fonts.
• Do not use it on busy wallpapers; the lines get lost.

Questions about the line art analog clock widget

What size is a line art analog clock widget?

It is designed for 2 × 2 home screen cells on a 200 × 200 canvas. You can resize it on the launcher and the design scales in proportion.

Which colors does it use?

Clear (#FFFFFF) for the background, White (#FFFFFF) for the main text, Mist (#D8DEE9) for labels and White (#FFFFFF) as the accent.

Is it free to make?

Yes. Analog clock widgets use free features in WidgetCraft, and the line art styling is free too.

What else is this style called?

People also search for outline analog clock widget, line analog clock widget, wireframe analog clock widget. They describe the same look as this line art analog clock widget.

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