# Make a palette with a purpose

## 1. Start with three roles

Choose an ink for text, a surface for content and an accent for primary actions. Write down where each belongs before choosing more shades.

## 2. Check contrast

Test the actual foreground and background pair. Keep readable body text at the centre of your decision.

## 3. Review in context

Look at a real screen, including focus, errors and selected states. Never rely on colour as the only signal.