Color reference
Color guides connected to practical tools.
Learn the language, standards, and practical workflows behind real-world color work, then open the exact Hue Codex tool that helps you apply it.
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WCAGcontrast basics
CSSmodern syntax
OKLCHcolor systems
Guide library
Reference pages for everyday color decisions.
Each guide includes related tool links and FAQ structure so people and search systems can understand color theory, accessibility, web color, brand, chart, dark-mode, and print topics quickly.
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What is hue in color?
Hue is the color family, such as red, yellow, green, blue, or violet. Learn hue meaning, hue angle, examples, and how hue differs from saturation.
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HEX vs RGB vs HSL
Compare HEX, RGB, and HSL color formats in CSS. Learn syntax, alpha values, conversions, when to use each format, and how they describe sRGB colors.
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Color contrast basics
Learn color contrast basics, WCAG AA and AAA ratios, relative luminance, readable text, non-text UI contrast, and accessible color choices.
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How to use a color wheel
Learn how to use a color wheel for complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic, split-complementary, and monochromatic palettes.
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Tint vs shade vs tone
Learn tint vs shade vs tone: definitions, examples, color scale workflow, digital color mixing, CSS color-mix(), accessibility, and design-system use.
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CSS color formats guide
Learn CSS color formats, including named colors, HEX, RGB, HSL, HWB, Lab, LCH, OKLCH, color(), color-mix(), alpha, and fallbacks.
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Logo color basics
Learn logo color basics, including brand colors, contrast, one-color and reversed logo versions, background rules, accessibility, and color roles.
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Color theory guide
Learn color theory basics for hue, lightness, chroma, contrast, harmony, accessibility, and practical palette roles.
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Web color guide
A practical web color guide covering CSS color syntax, sRGB, Display P3, OKLCH, color-mix(), alpha, fallbacks, contrast, browser strategy, and color roles.
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Color accessibility guide
Learn color accessibility basics for WCAG contrast, focus rings, links, UI states, color-vision differences, and accessible color roles.
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Logo color psychology guide
Learn logo color psychology for brand color meaning, audience context, culture, competitors, accessibility, and practical logo variants.
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Industry color guides
A practical industry color guide for SaaS, healthcare, finance, legal, restaurants, beauty, education, nonprofits, gaming, real estate, ecommerce, and other brands.
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Cultural color notes
Learn cultural color meanings for global branding, localization, accessibility, user research, and responsible palette decisions.
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Dark mode color guide
Learn dark mode color basics for surfaces, elevation, readable text, contrast, chroma, focus rings, CSS color-scheme, and color roles.
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Data visualization color guide
Learn data visualization color basics for chart palettes, maps, dashboards, accessibility, contrast, color-vision checks, and chart tokens.
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Print vs screen color guide
Learn print vs screen color basics for RGB, CMYK, gamut limits, ICC profiles, spot colors, proofs, paper stock, and production handoff.
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Palette anatomy guide
Learn palette anatomy basics for primary, accent, neutral, surface, text, semantic, chart, accessibility, and reusable color roles.