The most basic design token — it holds a raw value like an exact color, number, or font, with no assigned purpose. Other, purpose-named tokens reference these as their foundation.
Synonyms
- base token
- global token
- core token
Related terms
In plain words
- the raw ingredient values behind the styling
- the exact colors and numbers everything else points to
Usage example
The palette's primitive tokens list every raw hex value the brand can draw from.
Don't confuse with…
- semantic tokenA primitive token is a raw value; a semantic token gives that value a job and references it.
Categories
- Design systems