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Color Theory

色彩理论

A focused, opinionated guide to building production color systems. Not art school theory - the engineering decisions that determine whether a color system scales, stays accessible, and survives dark mode. Every recommendation ships with working CSS so you can copy-paste into real projects.
Color systems fail in predictable ways: too many hues, raw hex values scattered through components, contrast ratios never checked, dark mode slapped on at the end. This skill prevents all four failure modes with concrete patterns.
这是一份专注、务实的生产级颜色系统构建指南，并非艺术院校的理论知识——而是决定颜色系统能否规模化、保持可访问性并适配深色模式的工程决策。每一项建议都附带可直接复制粘贴到实际项目中的可用CSS代码。
颜色系统的失败存在可预见的共性：色相过多、组件中分散使用原始十六进制值、从不检查对比度、深色模式在后期仓促添加。本Skill通过具体的模式避免这四类问题。

When to use this skill

何时使用此Skill

Trigger this skill when the user:
  • Needs to create or extend a brand color palette
  • Asks about WCAG contrast ratios or accessibility for color
  • Wants to implement dark mode or a light/dark theme switcher
  • Needs to define a semantic color token system
  • Asks about HSL, OKLCH, or CSS color functions
  • Wants to choose harmonious accent or secondary colors
  • Needs colors for data visualization or charts
  • Asks which color to use for success, error, warning, or info states
Do NOT trigger this skill for:
  • Logo design, brand identity strategy, or visual brand decisions not expressed in code
  • Layout, spacing, or typography questions (use 
    ultimate-ui
    for those)
当用户有以下需求时触发此Skill：
  • 需要创建或扩展品牌调色板
  • 询问WCAG对比度或颜色可访问性相关问题
  • 想要实现深色模式或明暗主题切换器
  • 需要定义语义化颜色令牌系统
  • 询问HSL、OKLCH或CSS颜色函数相关内容
  • 想要选择和谐的强调色或辅助色
  • 需要为数据可视化或图表选择颜色
  • 询问成功、错误、警告、信息状态应使用何种颜色
请勿在以下场景触发此Skill：
  • 标志设计、品牌识别策略或非代码层面的视觉品牌决策
  • 布局、间距或排版问题（此类问题请使用
    ultimate-ui
    Skill）

Key principles

核心原则

  1. OKLCH over HSL for perceptual uniformity - 
    hsl(243, 80%, 50%)
    and 
    hsl(60, 80%, 50%)
    claim the same lightness but look completely different in brightness to the human eye. OKLCH's 
    L
    channel is perceptually uniform - if two colors share an OKLCH lightness value, they will appear equally bright. Use OKLCH when generating accessible palettes programmatically; use HSL only as a convenience for rough manual adjustments.
  2. Semantic tokens over raw values - Components must never reference 
    #4f46e5
    directly. Define a primitive scale (
    --color-indigo-600: #4f46e5
    ) and semantic aliases on top (
    --color-action-primary: var(--color-indigo-600)
    ). Swapping themes or adjusting brand colors then requires one edit, not a grep-and-replace across the entire codebase.
  3. Contrast ratios are non-negotiable - WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text (18px+ regular, 14px+ bold). These are the legal minimum in many jurisdictions and the ethical baseline everywhere. Check every text/background pair before shipping, including hover, focus, and disabled states - those states fail just as often as default.
  4. Design for dark mode from the start - Bolting on dark mode at the end destroys contrast relationships. The correct approach: define your full semantic token set, then write dark overrides alongside light defaults. The extra 30 minutes up front saves hours of debugging washed-out text and invisible borders.
  5. Less color is more - A palette of 1 brand hue + 1 tinted neutral + 4 status colors (success/warning/error/info) handles 95% of real product UI. Every additional hue increases cognitive load and the chance of contrast failures. Restraint is a feature.
  1. 优先使用OKLCH而非HSL以实现感知均匀性 - 
    hsl(243, 80%, 50%)
    和
    hsl(60, 80%, 50%)
    的亮度值理论上相同，但在人眼看来亮度差异极大。OKLCH的
    L
    通道是感知均匀的——如果两种颜色的OKLCH亮度值相同，它们在视觉上的亮度也会一致。在程序化生成可访问调色板时使用OKLCH；仅在粗略手动调整时将HSL作为便捷选项。
  2. 使用语义化令牌而非原始值 - 组件绝不能直接引用
    #4f46e5
    这类原始值。应先定义基础色阶（
    --color-indigo-600: #4f46e5
    ），再在其之上定义语义化别名（
    --color-action-primary: var(--color-indigo-600)
    ）。这样一来，切换主题或调整品牌颜色时只需修改一处，无需在整个代码库中进行全局替换。
  3. 对比度是硬性要求 - WCAG AA标准要求普通文本的对比度达到4.5:1，大文本（18px及以上常规字体、14px及以上粗体）的对比度达到3:1。这是许多地区的法定最低要求，也是全球范围内的伦理基准。上线前需检查所有文本/背景组合，包括悬停、聚焦和禁用状态——这些状态的对比度问题与默认状态同样常见。
  4. 从设计初期就考虑深色模式 - 在后期仓促添加深色模式会破坏对比度关系。正确的做法是：先定义完整的语义化令牌集，再在浅色默认值旁编写深色模式覆盖样式。前期多花30分钟，能为后期节省数小时调试模糊文本和不可见边框的时间。
  5. 少即是多 - 1种品牌色相 + 1种带品牌色调的中性色 + 4种状态色（成功/警告/错误/信息）即可覆盖95%的实际产品UI场景。每增加一种色相，都会增加认知负荷和对比度失败的概率。克制是一种优势。

Core concepts

核心概念

Color spaces

色彩空间

SpacePerceptually uniformBest for
Hex / RGBNoCopy-paste from design tools
HSLNoQuick manual adjustment
OKLCHYesProgrammatic palette generation, accessible contrast
color-mix()
Depends on spaceTinting, shading, blending in CSS
OKLCH channels: 
L
= lightness (0-1), 
C
= chroma (0-0.4), 
H
= hue (0-360).
空间感知均匀最佳适用场景
Hex / RGB否从设计工具中直接复制粘贴
HSL否快速手动调整
OKLCH是程序化调色板生成、可访问性对比度设计
color-mix()
取决于色彩空间CSS中的色调、阴影、混合效果
OKLCH通道说明：
L
= 亮度（0-1），
C
= 色度（0-0.4），
H
= 色相（0-360）。

Color harmony

色彩和谐

RelationshipHue offsetUse case
Complementary+180 degHigh-emphasis CTAs, maximum contrast
Analogous+/-30 degSecondary/accent in product UI (recommended)
Triadic+120 degData visualization series
Split-complementary+150 / +210 degHigh contrast without full tension
色彩关系色相偏移适用场景
互补色+180度高强调性CTA、最大对比度需求场景
邻近色+/-30度产品UI中的辅助色/强调色（推荐）
三角色+120度数据可视化系列
分裂互补色+150 / +210度高对比度但无强烈视觉张力的场景

Contrast ratios

对比度标准

LevelNormal textLarge textUI components
AA (minimum)4.5:13:13:1
AAA (enhanced)7:14.5:1N/A in WCAG 2.x
Tools: browser DevTools accessibility panel, 
whocanuse.com
, 
colourcontrast.cc
.
等级普通文本大文本UI组件
AA（最低要求）4.5:13:13:1
AAA（增强要求）7:14.5:1WCAG 2.x中无相关要求
工具：浏览器DevTools可访问性面板、
whocanuse.com
、
colourcontrast.cc
。

Semantic vs primitive tokens

语义化令牌vs基础令牌

Primitive → --color-indigo-600: #4f46e5
Semantic  → --color-action-primary: var(--color-indigo-600)
Component → background: var(--color-action-primary)
Primitives define what exists. Semantics define what they mean. Components consume meaning, never raw values.
基础令牌 → --color-indigo-600: #4f46e5
语义化令牌 → --color-action-primary: var(--color-indigo-600)
组件使用 → background: var(--color-action-primary)
基础令牌定义颜色的存在，语义化令牌定义颜色的用途，组件应使用语义化令牌而非原始值。

Common tasks

常见任务

Generate a color palette from a brand color using OKLCH

使用OKLCH从品牌色生成调色板

Start from the brand hex, convert to OKLCH, then step lightness at equal perceptual intervals while holding chroma and hue roughly constant.
css
:root {
  /* Brand: oklch(0.49 0.22 264) - a mid-indigo */
  --color-brand-50:  oklch(0.97 0.03 264);
  --color-brand-100: oklch(0.93 0.06 264);
  --color-brand-200: oklch(0.86 0.10 264);
  --color-brand-300: oklch(0.76 0.15 264);
  --color-brand-400: oklch(0.64 0.19 264);
  --color-brand-500: oklch(0.56 0.22 264); /* base */
  --color-brand-600: oklch(0.49 0.22 264); /* primary CTA - 4.7:1 on white */
  --color-brand-700: oklch(0.42 0.21 264); /* hover state */
  --color-brand-800: oklch(0.33 0.18 264); /* active/pressed */
  --color-brand-900: oklch(0.24 0.14 264); /* text on light bg */

  /* Tinted neutral - brand hue at low chroma */
  --color-neutral-50:  oklch(0.98 0.005 264);
  --color-neutral-100: oklch(0.95 0.007 264);
  --color-neutral-200: oklch(0.90 0.009 264);
  --color-neutral-300: oklch(0.82 0.011 264);
  --color-neutral-400: oklch(0.68 0.013 264);
  --color-neutral-500: oklch(0.54 0.013 264);
  --color-neutral-600: oklch(0.43 0.012 264);
  --color-neutral-700: oklch(0.33 0.010 264);
  --color-neutral-800: oklch(0.22 0.008 264);
  --color-neutral-900: oklch(0.14 0.006 264);
}
Rule of thumb: primary CTA needs L between 0.45-0.52 for 4.5:1 on white. Check with DevTools before shipping.
从品牌十六进制颜色开始，转换为OKLCH格式，然后在保持色度和色相大致不变的情况下，按相等的感知间隔调整亮度值。
css
:root {
  /* 品牌色: oklch(0.49 0.22 264) - 中度靛蓝色 */
  --color-brand-50:  oklch(0.97 0.03 264);
  --color-brand-100: oklch(0.93 0.06 264);
  --color-brand-200: oklch(0.86 0.10 264);
  --color-brand-300: oklch(0.76 0.15 264);
  --color-brand-400: oklch(0.64 0.19 264);
  --color-brand-500: oklch(0.56 0.22 264); /* 基础色 */
  --color-brand-600: oklch(0.49 0.22 264); /* 主CTA色 - 在白色背景上对比度为4.7:1 */
  --color-brand-700: oklch(0.42 0.21 264); /* 悬停状态 */
  --color-brand-800: oklch(0.33 0.18 264); /* 激活/按下状态 */
  --color-brand-900: oklch(0.24 0.14 264); /* 浅色背景上的文本色 */

  /* 带品牌色调的中性色 - 低色度的品牌色相 */
  --color-neutral-50:  oklch(0.98 0.005 264);
  --color-neutral-100: oklch(0.95 0.007 264);
  --color-neutral-200: oklch(0.90 0.009 264);
  --color-neutral-300: oklch(0.82 0.011 264);
  --color-neutral-400: oklch(0.68 0.013 264);
  --color-neutral-500: oklch(0.54 0.013 264);
  --color-neutral-600: oklch(0.43 0.012 264);
  --color-neutral-700: oklch(0.33 0.010 264);
  --color-neutral-800: oklch(0.22 0.008 264);
  --color-neutral-900: oklch(0.14 0.006 264);
}
经验法则：主CTA色的L值应在0.45-0.52之间，以确保在白色背景上达到4.5:1的对比度。上线前请用DevTools验证。

Ensure WCAG contrast compliance

确保符合WCAG对比度标准

Check and fix common failing combinations using the -600 / -400 shift rule:
css
/* FAILS: gray-400 on white = ~2.7:1 */
.badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-400); /* oklch(0.68 ...) */
}

/* PASSES: gray-600 on white = ~5.9:1 */
.badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-600); /* oklch(0.43 ...) */
}

/* In dark mode: flip to lighter shades */
[data-theme="dark"] .badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-300); /* high L = passes on dark bg */
}
css
/* Focus rings: 3:1 against adjacent colors, not just background */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand-600);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* On dark backgrounds, lighten the ring */
[data-theme="dark"] :focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--color-brand-400);
}
使用-600/-400转换规则检查并修复常见的对比度不达标组合：
css
/* 不达标：gray-400在白色背景上对比度约为2.7:1 */
.badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-400); /* oklch(0.68 ...) */
}

/* 达标：gray-600在白色背景上对比度约为5.9:1 */
.badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-600); /* oklch(0.43 ...) */
}

/* 深色模式下：切换为更浅的色调 */
[data-theme="dark"] .badge-label {
  color: var(--color-neutral-300); /* 高L值，在深色背景上达标 */
}
css
/* 聚焦环：与相邻颜色的对比度需达到3:1，而非仅与背景对比 */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-brand-600);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* 深色背景下：调亮聚焦环 */
[data-theme="dark"] :focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--color-brand-400);
}

Implement dark mode with CSS custom properties

使用CSS自定义属性实现深色模式

css
/* 1. Light defaults on :root */
:root {
  --color-bg-primary:   oklch(0.98 0.005 264);
  --color-bg-secondary: oklch(0.95 0.007 264);
  --color-bg-elevated:  oklch(1.00 0.000 264);   /* pure white cards */

  --color-text-primary:   oklch(0.16 0.010 264);
  --color-text-secondary: oklch(0.43 0.012 264);
  --color-text-muted:     oklch(0.60 0.010 264);

  --color-border:         oklch(0.88 0.009 264);
  --color-border-strong:  oklch(0.78 0.011 264);

  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-600);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-700);

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.10);
}

/* 2. Dark overrides - defined alongside, not appended later */
[data-theme="dark"],
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) {
    --color-bg-primary:   oklch(0.19 0.012 264);  /* dark blue-gray */
    --color-bg-secondary: oklch(0.14 0.010 264);  /* deeper layer */
    --color-bg-elevated:  oklch(0.25 0.013 264);  /* cards sit above */

    --color-text-primary:   oklch(0.93 0.008 264); /* off-white, not pure */
    --color-text-secondary: oklch(0.70 0.011 264);
    --color-text-muted:     oklch(0.52 0.010 264);

    --color-border:         oklch(0.30 0.013 264);
    --color-border-strong:  oklch(0.38 0.013 264);

    --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-400); /* lighter in dark */
    --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-300);

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.40);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.50);
  }
}
Never use pure 
#000000
in dark mode backgrounds - it is harsh and eliminates all depth cues. Never use pure 
#ffffff
for text on dark - reduce to L ~0.93 to prevent eye strain.
css
/* 1. 在:root上定义浅色默认值 */
:root {
  --color-bg-primary:   oklch(0.98 0.005 264);
  --color-bg-secondary: oklch(0.95 0.007 264);
  --color-bg-elevated:  oklch(1.00 0.000 264);   /* 纯白卡片 */

  --color-text-primary:   oklch(0.16 0.010 264);
  --color-text-secondary: oklch(0.43 0.012 264);
  --color-text-muted:     oklch(0.60 0.010 264);

  --color-border:         oklch(0.88 0.009 264);
  --color-border-strong:  oklch(0.78 0.011 264);

  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-600);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-700);

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.10);
}

/* 2. 深色模式覆盖样式 - 与浅色默认值并列定义，而非后期追加 */
[data-theme="dark"],
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) {
    --color-bg-primary:   oklch(0.19 0.012 264);  /* 深蓝灰色 */
    --color-bg-secondary: oklch(0.14 0.010 264);  /* 更深层级 */
    --color-bg-elevated:  oklch(0.25 0.013 264);  /* 卡片层级 */

    --color-text-primary:   oklch(0.93 0.008 264); /* 米白色，非纯白 */
    --color-text-secondary: oklch(0.70 0.011 264);
    --color-text-muted:     oklch(0.52 0.010 264);

    --color-border:         oklch(0.30 0.013 264);
    --color-border-strong:  oklch(0.38 0.013 264);

    --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-400); /* 深色模式下更浅 */
    --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-300);

    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.40);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px oklch(0 0 0 / 0.50);
  }
}
深色模式背景绝不要使用纯
#000000
——这种颜色过于刺眼，会消除所有深度层次感。深色模式下的文本也绝不要使用纯
#ffffff
，应将L值降低至约0.93以避免眼部疲劳。

Define a semantic color token system

定义语义化颜色令牌系统

css
:root {
  /* ---- Primitive scale (source of truth) ---- */
  --color-brand-400: oklch(0.64 0.19 264);
  --color-brand-600: oklch(0.49 0.22 264);
  --color-brand-700: oklch(0.42 0.21 264);

  --color-green-400: oklch(0.73 0.17 145);  --color-green-600: oklch(0.53 0.17 145);
  --color-red-400:   oklch(0.68 0.19 27);   --color-red-600:   oklch(0.50 0.19 27);
  --color-amber-400: oklch(0.80 0.15 70);   --color-amber-600: oklch(0.63 0.16 70);
  --color-blue-400:  oklch(0.67 0.16 232);  --color-blue-600:  oklch(0.50 0.18 232);

  /* ---- Semantic aliases ---- */
  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-600);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-700);
  --color-status-success:       var(--color-green-600);
  --color-status-warning:       var(--color-amber-600);
  --color-status-error:         var(--color-red-600);
  --color-status-info:          var(--color-blue-600);
  --color-status-success-bg:    oklch(0.96 0.04 145);
  --color-status-warning-bg:    oklch(0.97 0.04 70);
  --color-status-error-bg:      oklch(0.97 0.03 27);
  --color-status-info-bg:       oklch(0.96 0.03 232);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  /* Semantic overrides only - primitives unchanged */
  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-400);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-300);
  --color-status-success:       var(--color-green-400);
  --color-status-warning:       var(--color-amber-400);
  --color-status-error:         var(--color-red-400);
  --color-status-info:          var(--color-blue-400);
  --color-status-success-bg:    oklch(0.22 0.05 145);
  --color-status-warning-bg:    oklch(0.22 0.05 70);
  --color-status-error-bg:      oklch(0.22 0.04 27);
  --color-status-info-bg:       oklch(0.22 0.04 232);
}
css
:root {
  /* ---- 基础色阶（唯一数据源） ---- */
  --color-brand-400: oklch(0.64 0.19 264);
  --color-brand-600: oklch(0.49 0.22 264);
  --color-brand-700: oklch(0.42 0.21 264);

  --color-green-400: oklch(0.73 0.17 145);  --color-green-600: oklch(0.53 0.17 145);
  --color-red-400:   oklch(0.68 0.19 27);   --color-red-600:   oklch(0.50 0.19 27);
  --color-amber-400: oklch(0.80 0.15 70);   --color-amber-600: oklch(0.63 0.16 70);
  --color-blue-400:  oklch(0.67 0.16 232);  --color-blue-600:  oklch(0.50 0.18 232);

  /* ---- 语义化别名 ---- */
  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-600);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-700);
  --color-status-success:       var(--color-green-600);
  --color-status-warning:       var(--color-amber-600);
  --color-status-error:         var(--color-red-600);
  --color-status-info:          var(--color-blue-600);
  --color-status-success-bg:    oklch(0.96 0.04 145);
  --color-status-warning-bg:    oklch(0.97 0.04 70);
  --color-status-error-bg:      oklch(0.97 0.03 27);
  --color-status-info-bg:       oklch(0.96 0.03 232);
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  /* 仅覆盖语义化令牌 - 基础色阶保持不变 */
  --color-action-primary:       var(--color-brand-400);
  --color-action-primary-hover: var(--color-brand-300);
  --color-status-success:       var(--color-green-400);
  --color-status-warning:       var(--color-amber-400);
  --color-status-error:         var(--color-red-400);
  --color-status-info:          var(--color-blue-400);
  --color-status-success-bg:    oklch(0.22 0.05 145);
  --color-status-warning-bg:    oklch(0.22 0.05 70);
  --color-status-error-bg:      oklch(0.22 0.04 27);
  --color-status-info-bg:       oklch(0.22 0.04 232);
}

Create accessible data visualization colors

创建可访问的数据可视化颜色

Data viz colors must be distinguishable by colorblind users (8% of males have red-green deficiency). Use hues spaced 45+ degrees apart in OKLCH hue and vary chroma and lightness too.
css
:root {
  /* 6-series palette - colorblind safe, distinct at equal lightness */
  --chart-1: oklch(0.55 0.20 264);  /* blue-violet */
  --chart-2: oklch(0.55 0.18 145);  /* green */
  --chart-3: oklch(0.55 0.20 27);   /* red */
  --chart-4: oklch(0.55 0.16 70);   /* amber */
  --chart-5: oklch(0.55 0.18 310);  /* purple */
  --chart-6: oklch(0.55 0.16 200);  /* cyan */
}

/* Never rely on color alone - add pattern/shape redundancy */
.chart-series-1 { stroke: var(--chart-1); stroke-dasharray: none; }
.chart-series-2 { stroke: var(--chart-2); stroke-dasharray: 6 3; }
.chart-series-3 { stroke: var(--chart-3); stroke-dasharray: 2 3; }
Use a tool like 
Oklab Palette Generator
or 
Huemint
to verify colorblind simulations. Never use red + green as the only distinguishing pair.
数据可视化颜色需让色弱用户也能区分（8%的男性存在红绿色盲）。应使用OKLCH色相间隔45度以上的颜色，同时调整色度和亮度。
css
:root {
  /* 6系列调色板 - 色弱友好，相同亮度下区分度高 */
  --chart-1: oklch(0.55 0.20 264);  /* 蓝紫色 */
  --chart-2: oklch(0.55 0.18 145);  /* 绿色 */
  --chart-3: oklch(0.55 0.20 27);   /* 红色 */
  --chart-4: oklch(0.55 0.16 70);   /* 琥珀色 */
  --chart-5: oklch(0.55 0.18 310);  /* 紫色 */
  --chart-6: oklch(0.55 0.16 200);  /* 青色 */
}

/* 绝不能仅依赖颜色区分 - 需添加形状/图案冗余 */
.chart-series-1 { stroke: var(--chart-1); stroke-dasharray: none; }
.chart-series-2 { stroke: var(--chart-2); stroke-dasharray: 6 3; }
.chart-series-3 { stroke: var(--chart-3); stroke-dasharray: 2 3; }
可使用
Oklab Palette Generator
或
Huemint
等工具验证色弱模拟效果。绝不要仅用红色+绿色作为唯一区分方式。

Use CSS 
color-mix()
for tints and shades

使用CSS 
color-mix()
实现色调和阴影

css
/* Tint: mix brand with white */
.alert-info-bg {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 15%, white);
}

/* Shade: mix with black */
.btn-primary:active {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 85%, black);
}

/* Overlay with opacity */
.overlay {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 8%, transparent);
}

/* Generate hover dynamically without extra token */
.tag:hover {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-action-primary) 12%, var(--color-bg-primary));
}
color-mix()
is supported in all modern browsers (Chrome 111+, Firefox 113+, Safari 16.2+). Always specify the color space - 
in oklch
gives perceptually smooth results.
css
/* 浅色：将品牌色与白色混合 */
.alert-info-bg {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 15%, white);
}

/* 阴影：将品牌色与黑色混合 */
.btn-primary:active {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 85%, black);
}

/* 带透明度的叠加层 */
.overlay {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-brand-600) 8%, transparent);
}

/* 动态生成悬停样式，无需额外令牌 */
.tag:hover {
  background: color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-action-primary) 12%, var(--color-bg-primary));
}
color-mix()
支持所有现代浏览器（Chrome 111+、Firefox 113+、Safari 16.2+）。请始终指定色彩空间——使用
in oklch
可获得感知平滑的效果。

Choose harmonious accent colors

选择和谐的强调色

Derive accents from your brand hue using OKLCH offsets. For an indigo brand at hue 264:
css
:root {
  --color-brand-600:         oklch(0.49 0.22 264);
  --color-accent-complement: oklch(0.63 0.16 84);   /* +180 - amber, max contrast */
  --color-accent-analogous:  oklch(0.52 0.21 294);  /* +30  - purple, cohesive */
}
Analogous (+30 deg) is the safest choice for product UI. Use the complementary accent (+180 deg) only for high-emphasis CTAs where you need maximum contrast against the brand.
通过OKLCH色相偏移从品牌色衍生强调色。对于色相为264的靛蓝色品牌：
css
:root {
  --color-brand-600:         oklch(0.49 0.22 264);
  --color-accent-complement: oklch(0.63 0.16 84);   /* +180度 - 琥珀色，最大对比度 */
  --color-accent-analogous:  oklch(0.52 0.21 294);  /* +30度 - 紫色，风格统一 */
}
邻近色（+30度）是产品UI的最安全选择。仅在需要与品牌色形成最大对比度的高强调CTA场景中使用互补色（+180度）。

Anti-patterns

反模式

Anti-patternWhy it failsCorrect approach
Raw hex in componentsCannot theme, breaks dark mode, causes search-replace nightmaresAlways use semantic tokens: 
var(--color-action-primary)
Pure black on white 
#000
/ 
#fff
Extreme contrast causes halation; looks unnatural on screensUse 
oklch(0.13 0.01 264)
on 
oklch(0.98 0.005 264)
Gray neutrals with 0 chromaFeels clinical and disconnected from brandAdd 3-5% brand chroma to all neutrals: 
oklch(L 0.008 264)
Checking contrast only in light modeDark mode state colors fail just as oftenTest every token pair in both light and dark; check hover/focus/disabled states too
Using HSL for accessible palette generationHSL lightness is not perceptual; 
hsl(60 80% 50%)
looks far brighter than 
hsl(240 80% 50%)
despite identical L		Use OKLCH for any programmatic or accessibility-critical color math
Red and green as the only data viz distinction~8% of users cannot distinguish themAdd shape/pattern redundancy and use hues that differ by 45+ degrees
反模式失败原因正确做法
组件中使用原始十六进制值无法主题化、破坏深色模式、导致全局替换的噩梦始终使用语义化令牌：
var(--color-action-primary)
白色背景上使用纯黑
#000
/ 黑色背景上使用纯白
#fff
极端对比度会导致视觉光晕，在屏幕上显得不自然使用
oklch(0.13 0.01 264)
搭配
oklch(0.98 0.005 264)
使用色度为0的灰色中性色显得冰冷且与品牌脱节为所有中性色添加3-5%的品牌色度：
oklch(L 0.008 264)
仅在浅色模式下检查对比度深色模式下的状态色同样容易出现对比度问题在明暗两种模式下测试所有令牌组合；同时检查悬停/聚焦/禁用状态
使用HSL生成可访问调色板HSL的亮度并非感知均匀；尽管L值相同，
hsl(60 80% 50%)
看起来比
hsl(240 80% 50%)
亮得多		任何程序化或与可访问性相关的颜色计算都应使用OKLCH
仅用红色和绿色区分数据可视化约8%的用户无法区分这两种颜色添加形状/图案冗余，并使用色相间隔45度以上的颜色

References

参考资料

  • references/palette-recipes.md
    - Pre-built palette recipes for common product archetypes (SaaS, e-commerce, editorial, fintech)
Only load a references file if the current task requires it - they are long and will consume context.
  • references/palette-recipes.md
    - 针对常见产品类型（SaaS、电商、内容平台、金融科技）的预构建调色板方案
仅在当前任务需要时加载参考文件——这些文件内容较长，会占用上下文资源。

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