Quantum Color Exploration

Deep dive into quantum color theory using CIELAB space and its practical applications in interface design

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Quantum Color System

Quantum Cyan

  • L:80 a:-20 b:-30
  • #88d0f3
  • Primary interface state
  • Highest lightness value for active elements
  • Cool undertones for calm interaction states

Astral Purple

  • L:70 a:30 b:-50
  • #c596fc
  • Secondary interaction state
  • Medium-high lightness for supportive elements
  • Balanced warm-cool for dynamic states

Matrix Green

  • L:60 a:-40 b:20
  • #59a066
  • System state indicators
  • Medium lightness for sustained viewing
  • Natural undertones for stability

Neural Red

  • L:50 a:50 b:20
  • #d14554
  • Alert and emphasis states
  • Medium-low lightness for attention guidance
  • Warm undertones for urgency

Void Yellow

  • L:90 a:0 b:40
  • #10cdb8e
  • Background and subtle states
  • Highest lightness for ambient elements
  • Neutral a* value for versatility

Deep Mind

  • L:40 a:40 b:-40
  • #88409a
  • Deep interaction states
  • Lowest lightness for depth
  • Complex undertones for richness

Quantum State Combinations

Idle
Hover
Active
Return
Notice
Warning
Critical
Primary Information (L:80)
Secondary Details (L:70)
Supporting Content (L:60)
Additional Context (L:40)

CIELAB Space Mapping

graph TD
  L[Lightness L*] --> QC[Quantum Cyan]
  L --> AP[Astral Purple]
  L --> MG[Matrix Green]

  A[a* Green-Red] --> QC
  A --> AP
  A --> MG

  B[b* Blue-Yellow] --> QC
  B --> AP
  B --> MG

  style QC fill:#88d0f320,stroke:#88d0f3
  style AP fill:#c596fc20,stroke:#c596fc
  style MG fill:#59a06620,stroke:#59a066

Interface Patterns

Current
Available
Previous
Featured
Primary content card with gradient background
Standard
Secondary content with subtle gradient
Input Focus
Valid State
Error State

Implementation Notes

Key Principles

  1. Lightness Hierarchy

    • L* values strategically distributed (40-90)
    • Higher values for primary actions
    • Lower values for depth and emphasis

  2. Color Channel Balance

    • a* channel: -40 to +50 range
    • b* channel: -50 to +40 range
    • Controlled saturation for clarity

  3. Perceptual Spacing

    • Minimum ΔE of 20 between adjacent colors
    • L* step size of 10-20 for hierarchy
    • Complementary a*/b* values for contrast

  4. State Management

    • Lightness indicates interaction priority
    • a*/b* channels convey semantic meaning
    • Color combinations follow quantum principles

  5. Dark Mode Adaptation

    • Preserve relative lightness relationships
    • Adjust opacity for background contrast
    • Maintain WCAG 2.1 AA contrast ratios