Minimal · Five colors, clear roles
Edit in the studio ↗Silver print
Silver-gray panels with slate lettering.
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studio / notesA color study
An idea worth exploringSmall details.
Small details.
Whole new perspective.
The right colors give everyday ideas a little more character. Start with a clear canvas and make room for what matters.
Read the field notes01 / A fresh start
Let the details do the talking.
A supporting surface, a useful accent, and text you can actually read.
A note on contrast →Thoughtful colors, considered roles.Explore / Create / Refine
Live HTML preview. Button and accent labels use a derived black or white foreground.
The contrast check
| Pair | Foreground / background | Ratio | Text result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body text | #29333D / #F6F7F8 | 11.97:1 | AAA text |
| Card text | #29333D / #E2E5E8 | 10.16:1 | AAA text |
| Primary as a text link | #4E5D6C / #F6F7F8 | 6.30:1 | AA text |
| Button label | #FFFFFF / #4E5D6C | 6.76:1 | AA text |
| Accent label | #000000 / #ADBAC7 | 10.63:1 | AAA text |
AA normal: 4.5:1. AA large: 3:1. AAA normal: 7:1. Results use unrounded values. These checks do not certify a whole design. Read the methodology.
Take it with you
Your palette, in CSS.
Names describe the role, so your stylesheet stays useful when your colors change.
:root {
--color-background: #f6f7f8;
--color-surface: #e2e5e8;
--color-text: #29333d;
--color-primary: #4e5d6c;
--color-accent: #adbac7;
--color-on-primary: #ffffff;
--color-on-accent: #000000;
}