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Product Update2026-06-04
Palette Audit: named-nearest matching against 5,446 colors, free and client-side
We just shipped a tool that takes any block of CSS, Tailwind config, or token JSON and returns: the named ColorArchive match for every color, near-duplicate clusters, every pairwise WCAG AA contrast failure, and specific swap-to-fix suggestions. Runs entirely in your browser.
Design TokensAccessibilityColor SystemsTools
Issue 0242026-04-30
How trending colors actually spread through design tools
A look at the pipeline that carries a color from a runway collection or gallery installation into Figma plugins, component libraries, and production design systems. The path is faster and more predictable than most designers assume, and understanding it gives you a timing advantage.
TrendingToolsIndustry
Issue 0162026-03-27
Color in data visualization: clarity over decoration
Why chart color systems fail when they prioritize beauty over function, how chroma control keeps categories readable, and why UI and chart colors should come from one palette source.
ToolsUIWorkflow
Issue 0102026-03-21
Color workflow automation: from hand-picked swatches to token pipeline
Why manual color handoff breaks down, how Modern Seaside illustrates the gap between a curated palette and a production-ready token set, and why the pipeline needs a single source.
WorkflowToolsFigma
Issue 0032026-03-14
Contrast, clarity, and building for accessibility from the start
A note on WCAG contrast ratios, the /contrast tool, and why dark mode palette decisions matter more when accessibility is in scope.
WCAGAccessibilityTools
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