These palettes have strong assigned ink and canvas pairs. That does not make every pairing accessible: check the exact foreground, background, size and state you use.
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A strong palette still needs hierarchy: primary text, secondary text, borders, focus states, surfaces, and accents should not all compete at maximum contrast. Reserve the strongest pairs for content and controls that genuinely need them.
Let the neutral pair do most of the work. Pick red, yellow or blue for the main accent in a given composition; multiple signals need labels or distinct shapes.
Ink on Canvas: 21.00:1. Other pairs need their own check.
Use the neutral reading pair for content. Red can identify the primary message and yellow can highlight a short detail, with deep blue handling less prominent structure.
Ink on Canvas: 18.88:1. Other pairs need their own check.
Use the pale sea glass for secondary surfaces and the teal for clear focal areas.
Ink on Canvas: 10.41:1. Other pairs need their own check.
| Role | Practical direction |
|---|---|
| Primary text pair | Choose and verify the pair used for most reading. |
| Interactive state | Links, focus, and controls need visible states beyond a color change alone. |
| Status | Use hue together with iconography or labels. |
| Secondary surfaces | Reduce visual competition without dropping important text below required contrast. |