openedx / openedx/paragon

Rework color scales for semantic meaning instead of light -> dark

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JavaScript
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Description

https://www.radix-ui.com/colors handles this by having a scale that goes from Backgrounds -> Accessible text which seems like exactly what we're looking for.

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing Paragon color-scale definitions and compare their organization with the semantic scale described in the linked Radix Colors reference. Done means the scales represent semantic roles from backgrounds through accessible text rather than only progressing from light to dark.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, react
Domain
accessibility, design
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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