chromary

≈ DustInk: 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.

supportHoneyCH 0044 · #EBA937
accent≈ Glow Stick#88FD3E
nightCharcoalCH 0560 · #121212
paperMilkCH 0570 · #F2F2F2
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claim its number≈ DustAn unnamed color. Its nearest named color is Dust #C4C4C4.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 ≈ DustLc 74 · passesWCAG 2 · 11.2 : 1 · AAA
Aa≈ Dust on CharcoalLc 73 · passesWCAG 2 · 11.2 : 1 · AAA

Avoid

AaMilk on ≈ DustLc 25 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.5 : 1 · fails
Aa≈ Dust on MilkLc 22 · failsWCAG 2 · 1.5 : 1 · fails

Harmonies