# Feature bento asymmetric

> An asymmetrical 3-card bento grid pairing one tall hero pillar card on the left with two stacked capability panels on the right, creating a distinct hierarchy of importance. States no colour and no font of its own.

Canonical: https://patternpaste.com/pattern/feature-bento-asymmetric.html
Section: Features
Access: Included in Pattern Paste access.
Needs: Requires a block theme on WordPress 7.0 to 7.1. Classic themes and page builders are outside our supported setup. Adaptive patterns use the block theme’s colour, spacing and typography presets; styled variations declare their own colours or type.
Blocks: column, columns, group, heading, image, paragraph
Keywords: features, bento, grid, cards, asymmetric

Promise: Identical markup in every theme.

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## The signature moment: asymmetric bento balance

Unlike an even 3-column grid where all features carry identical weight, this layout establishes a primary focal feature through height and media balance. The left card provides generous vertical space for a 16:10 preview slot alongside detailed technical prose, while the right column stacks two concise capability plates. The entire composition uses hairline borders and plate surfaces to delineate cards clearly on any host theme.

## What it inherits from your theme

- **Typeface.** The pattern states no font family. All headings and body copy take whatever typeface your theme declares.
- **Palette.** Ground uses `base` falling back to `white`; headings and body text use `contrast` falling back to `black`. Cards use `role-plate` and `role-plate-text` chains, falling back cleanly to base/contrast pairs.
- **Rules.** Card perimeters use `role-rule` falling back to `contrast`, rendering hairline borders in any theme.
- **Spacing scale.** Padding and gutters use core spacing presets (`spacing--40` to `spacing--80`).

## What it decides for itself

- **Proportion.** A 52/48 column split that maintains balanced card heights when the right column holds two stacked panels.
- **Typography hierarchy.** Headings use ladder rungs (`xx-large` for section title, `x-large` for primary feature card, `large` for secondary cards).
- **Measure.** A constrained 42rem intro container prevents section headlines from stretching across wide desktop monitors.

## What you change first

1. **Card copy & categories.** Adjust the uppercase kicker tags (`Architecture`, `Delivery`, `Compliance`) and headlines to match your product offerings.
2. **The media placeholder.** Upload a dashboard snapshot, schematic, or interface capture into the 16:10 image block in the primary pillar card.
3. **Card count.** If you need four features, the left card can easily be mirrored or converted into a 2x2 grid.

## Included images

The copied markup includes WordPress Photo Directory example photographs. The public image URLs
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**Replace** to use your own Media Library files. See [image credits](/image-credits/)
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