Aesthetic styles
Y2K widgets for Android
Glossy chrome, bubble shapes and bright early-2000s color. Y2K widgets recall the year 2000: glossy bubble shapes, icy blue and hot pink, chrome highlights and playful rounded type, like an old music player skin.
Also known as: 2000s widgets, y2k aesthetic widgets, early 2000s widgets.
Y2K widget recipes
Each recipe has a preview, exact colors and layer-by-layer steps.
Y2K clock widgetFree to build
Y2K analog clock widgetFree to build
Y2K calendar widgetData needs Pro
Y2K battery widgetFree to build
Y2K countdown widgetFree to build
Y2K to-do list widgetFree to build
Y2K photo widgetFree to build
Y2K quote widgetFree to build
Y2K music widgetData needs Pro
Y2K year progress widgetFree to build
Y2K step counter widgetData needs Pro
Y2K sticky note widgetFree to build
Y2K world clock widgetFree to build
Y2K date widgetFree to buildThe Y2K palette
- Ice blue
#DDF1FFBackground - Sky gel
#BFE2FFSurface and tracks - Indigo
#2A2E6EText - Periwinkle
#7C86B8Labels - Hot pink
#FF5FA2Accent
Design rules
- Text: Use rounded bold type in indigo, and add a pink label for contrast.
- Numbers: Put the number in a pill or bubble shape with a light gradient.
- Bars and rings: Use thick glossy bars with fully rounded ends and a lighter stripe on top.
- Photos: Round photos into circles or soft squares with a white outline.
- Lists: Give each row a small star or heart marker in pink.
Do
- Use gradients from light blue to white for a gel look.
- Round everything, including the outline.
Avoid
- Do not use square corners.
- Do not use muted or earthy colors.
Wallpaper and icons
Blue sky with clouds, chrome textures or a pink-blue gradient.
Glossy or bubbly icon packs in pink and blue.
Questions
What colors suit Y2K widgets?
Start with Ice blue (#DDF1FF) for the background, Indigo (#2A2E6E) for text and Hot pink (#FF5FA2) as the accent.
Which font works for Y2K widgets?
Use Quicksand (import the font file), or the built-in Sans, at weight 700.
Does WidgetCraft have Y2K widgets ready to use?
There is no ready-made Y2K pack at the moment. Each recipe on this page lists the exact settings to build one in a few minutes, and most use only free features.