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Palette Basics: Primary, Secondary, Accent

A page usually needs a primary, a secondary and one accent. The 60-30-10 rule is common: 60% primary, 30% secondary, 10% accent; text contrast should meet WCAG.

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Proportions

Primary: background and large areas.

Secondary: cards and sections.

Accent: buttons and links, used sparingly.

Contrast

Body text at least 4.5:1, large text 3:1.

Do not put light text on a light primary color.

FAQ

Is the primary always the largest area?

Usually, but a brand color can be accent-only.

How to check contrast?

Use a WCAG contrast checker, not just your eyes.

Sources

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