chromary

≈ Surf FoamInk: 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.

supportViolet ShockCH 0105 · #CB00F5
accentSignalCH 0018 · #FF2D2D
nightCharcoalCH 0560 · #121212
paperPaperCH 0012 · #EEF2E6
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claim its number≈ Surf FoamAn unnamed color. Its nearest named color is Surf Foam #B7D6CB.chromary

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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, 30 to 45 at display sizes only (a logo, a big headline); under 30, avoid it for text. The same measure picks black or white text everywhere on Chromary. The older WCAG 2 ratio and its grade (AAA, AA, AA large) are shown small under each for anyone working to that standard.

Use

AaCharcoal on ≈ Surf FoamLc 78 · passesWCAG 2 · 12.1 : 1 · AAA
Aa≈ Surf Foam on CharcoalLc 77 · passesWCAG 2 · 12.1 : 1 · AAA

Avoid

AaPaper on ≈ Surf FoamLc 19 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.4 : 1 · fails
Aa≈ Surf Foam on PaperLc 17 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.4 : 1 · fails

Harmonies