chromary

Taupe≈Ink: auto. Text on this color is black or white, whichever reads better. Tap to set white.

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The two hues either side of the opposite, 30 degrees out, each at full punch.

Split complementary · Either side of the opposite.

supportElectric LemonCH 0270 · #EAFD40
accentAuroraCH 0336 · #41FBD6
nightInkCH 0003 · #150C15
paperMilkCH 0570 · #F9EDF9
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chromaryclaim its numberTaupe≈Named after Taupe #8B8589, its nearest entry in the dictionary.

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ContrastGraded by APCA, the Accessible Perceptual Contrast Algorithm, which measures how strongly text stands off its ground the way eyes see it, as lightness contrast (Lc) from 0 to about 106. Lc 60 and up reads as body text, 45 to 60 as large text and headlines; under 45, avoid it for text. The same measure picks black or white text everywhere on Chromary. The older WCAG 2 ratio is shown small under each for anyone quoting that standard.

Use

AaMilk on TaupeLc 63 · passesWCAG 2 · 3.4 : 1
AaTaupe on MilkLc 58 · large textWCAG 2 · 3.4 : 1

Avoid

AaInk on TaupeLc 37 · failsWCAG 2 · 4.9 : 1
AaTaupe on InkLc 35 · failsWCAG 2 · 4.9 : 1

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