Guide
Comment tester une palette de couleurs avant de l'utiliser sur un site
Validez rapidement la palette dans de vrais états UI avant mise en ligne.
Une palette peut sembler bonne en nuancier mais échouer en interface réelle.
Build a small UI test screen
Create one test layout with headings, body text, buttons, cards, and alerts.
This reveals palette issues faster than checking color chips alone.
Check interaction states
Test default, hover, active, disabled, and focus states.
Many palette problems appear only in these state transitions.
Validate readability and contrast
Review text/background pairs in all important sections.
Use a contrast checker for quick accessibility validation.
- Body text on primary and neutral backgrounds.
- Button text in all states.
- Link color against surrounding copy.
Test on multiple displays
Compare on at least one desktop and one mobile display.
Device differences are normal, so confirm the palette still feels balanced.
Collect feedback before rollout
Ask one designer and one developer to review the test screen.
A short cross-team review catches practical usage problems early.
Use this when
- Finalizing a new website palette.
- Preparing a redesign rollout.
- QA testing design tokens.
Test in context, not in theory
A short checklist across real UI elements prevents expensive color cleanup later.