# The Science of Color & Design

Canonical URL: https://colorcurio.us/library/material-science-of-color
Source type: Library entry
Resource URL: https://m3.material.io/blog/science-of-color-design/
Added: 2026-09-27

## Summary

The introduction of HCT: CAM16 hue and chroma with CIELAB tone, so contrast follows from tone numbers.

- Resource: [The Science of Color & Design](https://m3.material.io/blog/science-of-color-design/)
- By: Material Design
- Kind: writing (article)
- Level: intermediate
- Tags: design-systems, color-spaces, accessibility, cam16, designer, developer

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