chromary

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

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Kit · Your color as a brand, primary to paper.

Secondary

SecondaryElectric VioletCH 0468 · #7C3EF1
SecondaryHot PinkCH 0025 · #FF1493

Tertiary

TertiaryPink LilacCH 0514 · #E2C1E7
Tertiary≈ Smoky Plum#956F9A
Tertiary≈ Deep Orchid#68466C
Tertiary≈ Eggplant#3E2142

Neutrals

NeutralInkCH 0003 · #0B0B0F
NeutralIronCH 0562 · #383838
NeutralTaupeCH 0100 · #8B8589
NeutralDustCH 0568 · #C4C4C4
NeutralMilkCH 0570 · #F2F2F2
claim its number≈ LilacAn unnamed color. Its nearest named color is Lilac #C8A2C8.chromary

Named neighbors

CH 0088Lilac
CH 0597Lo-Fi

Named opposites

CH 0327Spring
CH 0291Honeydew

Color Values

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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

AaInk on ≈ LilacLc 57 · large textWCAG 2 · 8.3 : 1 · AAA
Aa≈ Lilac on InkLc 55 · large textWCAG 2 · 8.3 : 1 · AAA

Avoid

AaMilk on ≈ LilacLc 43 · display sizesWCAG 2 · 2.1 : 1 · fails
Aa≈ Lilac on MilkLc 39 · display sizesWCAG 2 · 2.1 : 1 · fails

Harmonies

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