colorize

Apply OKLCH-based color palettes and semantic mappings to UI components with WCAG contrast.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/djkloop/n --skill colorize-djkloop
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: colorize
Source: https://github.com/djkloop/n/tree/main/.trae/skills/colorize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/djkloop/n --skill colorize-djkloop

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many interfaces are overly monochromatic, gray, or lack visual warmth, which reduces hierarchy, clarity, and emotional engagement. This Skill provides a strategic, purposeful approach to introducing color so designs gain meaning, guide attention, and feel more inviting without becoming chaotic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Palette strategy: Select a limited, cohesive palette (2–4 colors beyond neutrals) with a dominant, secondary, and accent color and guidance on percentage use.
  • Semantic mapping: Recommend color choices for semantic states (success, error, warning, info) and ensure consistent use across badges, progress, and status indicators.
  • Application guidance: Specify where to apply color for hierarchy—primary CTAs, links, icons, headers, card tints, dividers, and decorative elements—plus suggestions for data visualization and gradients.
  • Accessibility & refinement: Enforce WCAG contrast targets, avoid color-only indicators, suggest OKLCH-based scales for perceptual uniformity, and advise temperature consistency and restraint.
  • Use Case: Turn a bland admin dashboard into an expressive product UI by defining a warm dominant color, a contrasting accent for primary actions, semantic state colors, and subtle tinted surfaces for cards and sections.

Quick Start

Ask the colorize skill to introduce a 3-color warm palette and apply it to primary CTAs, status badges, and card surfaces in the current interface.

Frequently Asked Questions about colorize

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add color to a monochromatic UI design without making it chaotic?

To add color to a monochromatic UI design strategically, introduce a limited OKLCH-based palette of 2–4 colors beyond neutrals. This approach applies semantic color rules and dominant, secondary, and accent colors to improve visual hierarchy and emotional tone while maintaining restraint.

What is the best way to apply semantic colors for UI status indicators?

The best way to apply semantic colors for UI status indicators is to map specific hues to success, error, warning, and info states. This ensures consistent usage across badges, progress bars, and status indicators while enforcing WCAG contrast targets for accessibility.

How do I create an accessible color palette for a dashboard using OKLCH?

Create an accessible color palette for a dashboard using OKLCH-based scales to achieve perceptual uniformity. Limit the palette to 2–4 colors beyond neutrals, enforce WCAG contrast targets, and avoid color-only indicators to ensure clear semantic mappings and accessibility.

Can I use strategic color to improve visual hierarchy in a bland admin interface?

Yes, you can use strategic color to improve visual hierarchy in a bland admin interface. Apply contrasting accent colors to primary CTAs and links, use warm dominant colors for headers, and apply subtle tints to card surfaces to guide attention and increase emotional engagement.

Does applying color to UI components help with WCAG contrast compliance?

Applying color to UI components helps with WCAG contrast compliance by enforcing specific contrast targets across semantic states and interactive elements. It advises temperature consistency and restraint while ensuring perceptual uniformity through OKLCH-based harmonious palettes.

Why should I limit my interface palette to 2-4 colors beyond neutrals?

You should limit your interface palette to 2–4 colors beyond neutrals to prevent visual chaos and ensure purposeful design. This restraint defines a dominant, secondary, and accent color with guidance on percentage use, guiding attention and making designs feel more inviting.