chromary

HessianInk: 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.

supportCyan BlueCH 0402 · #31BCF9
accentElectric VioletCH 0468 · #7B28F3
nightCharcoalCH 0560 · #150E04
paperPaperCH 0012 · #F8F1E3
CH 0214

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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

AaPaper on HessianLc 70 · passesWCAG 2 · 4.3 : 1
AaHessian on PaperLc 66 · passesWCAG 2 · 4.3 : 1

Avoid

AaCharcoal on HessianLc 30 · failsWCAG 2 · 3.9 : 1
AaHessian on CharcoalLc 28 · failsWCAG 2 · 3.9 : 1

Harmonies