ONE-PAGE BRAND COLOR USAGE RECORD — BLANK TEMPLATE
Brand/project:
Version/status:
Owner:

SOLID sRGB ROLE VALUES
Main surface:
Body text:
Supporting text:
Action fill/link:
Action label:
Decorative accent:

ALLOWED TEXT PAIRS
Body on surface: ______ on ______; ratio ______; context ______
Supporting on surface: ______ on ______; ratio ______; context ______
Action label on fill: ______ on ______; ratio ______; context ______
Underlined link on surface: ______ on ______; ratio ______; context ______
Other approved pair, size and context:

USAGE RULES
Where each role can appear:
Pairs or treatments to avoid:
Visible text/shape cue for links, errors and selected states:

IMPLEMENTATION CHECKS
Actual page/component and text size checked:
Hover, focus, error, selected and disabled presentations checked:
Images/gradients/transparency/dark mode needing separate checks:
Print supplier, stock/profile and proof status:
Next review/change:

Ordinary text generally needs at least 4.5:1 under WCAG 1.4.3.
Use the unrounded result for a threshold decision.
This record alone does not establish complete accessibility or a print match.
Reference: https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/contrast-minimum.html