Graphite Index
Use graphite for headings, slate for large panels and the pale gray for supporting surfaces.
Ink on Canvas: 12.52:1. Other pairs need their own check.
Business palettes should support reports, forms and decisions. Keep most of the reading area neutral and distinguish the main action from warnings, errors and chart categories.
Finding palettes for this category.
Adding the next 30 matching palettes.
Consistency matters more than adding many corporate-looking hues. Decide which color owns primary actions, which colors are reserved for status/data, and which neutrals carry the majority of the interface.
Use graphite for headings, slate for large panels and the pale gray for supporting surfaces.
Ink on Canvas: 12.52:1. Other pairs need their own check.
Let the pale green-white hold tables and form content. Use teal consistently for the main action and reserve orange for a small emphasis that is distinct from error feedback.
Ink on Canvas: 15.47:1. Other pairs need their own check.
Use the light canvas for slides and the darkest blue for headings. Assign the two pale tones to alternate panels; keep the medium blue for large graphics or checked text.
Ink on Canvas: 15.39:1. Other pairs need their own check.
| Role | Practical direction |
|---|---|
| Structure | Dark neutral or navy for navigation, headings, and dense information. |
| Primary action | One repeated color for buttons and important links. |
| Data/status | A small controlled set with labels, icons, or patterns in addition to hue. |
| Surfaces | Quiet light neutrals that keep tables and forms legible. |