The design system meticulously incorporates a concise palette, consisting of precisely four carefully selected colors. The simplicity serves a dual purpose: not only does it provide a visually uncluttered aesthetic, but it also strategically directs attention towards the rich and engaging content within the portfolio.
To facilitate seamless integration and easy reference, the design system provides explicit details, including the hexa color codes and CSS variables associated with each color. This ensures a standardized and consistent application of the color scheme throughout the design system.
Milk
#FBFBFB
Usage: Background
Latte
#EEE9E3
Usage: Footer Copy and Iconography
Cinnamon
#9E5D40
Usage: Primary Links, Link Active States, Horizontal Line, Footer, and Primary Iconography
Coffee
#393737
Usage: Headings, Body Copy, Navbar Links, and Logo
Text color and background color combinations have been outlined to ensure comformance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) levels of accessibility. The WCAG contrast ratio requirements are:
Large text is defined as 14 point (typically 18.66px) and bold or larger, or 18 point (typically 24px) or larger.
Color Combination | ||
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AAA | AA | Not Compliant |
Milk on Coffee | Milk on Cinnamon | Latte on Milk |
Coffee on Milk | Cinnamon on Milk | Milk on Latte |