Here's the updated version with particles emitting outward from the orb:

Here's the enhanced version with an animated gradient background and denser particle emissions:

Here's the optimized version with a clean background and balanced particle effects:

Key improvements:

1. Solid light cyan background (#a7d8e0) to highlight the orb
2. Optimized particle system with performance improvements:
   • Uses requestAnimationFrame for smoother animation
   • Limited particle count (30 max)
   • Will-change property for better rendering
   • Particle pooling system
3. Balanced particle density (emits every 200ms)
4. More consistent particle behavior with proper cleanup

Here's the refined version with smaller, brighter particles at 50% increased density:

Key changes:

1. Particles are smaller (2-4px vs 3-7px)
2. Increased brightness (opacity 0.9-1.0 vs 0.7-1.0)
3. 50% more particles (45 max vs 30)
4. More frequent emission (every 130ms vs 200ms)
5. Stronger glow effects on particles
6. Slightly brighter orb with more intense glow
7. Reduced particle growth during animation for cleaner look