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These Terms of Use explain the basic rules for using ColorDB. By using the site, you agree to use it responsibly and understand that ColorDB is provided as a color reference, educational resource, and browser-based tool collection.

Effective date: May 23, 2026Last updated: May 23, 2026

What ColorDB provides

  • color names and values
  • color family browsing
  • curated color pages
  • color format conversion tools
  • palette generation tools
  • contrast checking tools
  • gradient tools
  • shade and tint tools
  • articles about color theory and digital color usage

Educational and reference use

ColorDB is provided for general informational, educational, and practical reference purposes. It can help users explore colors, compare values, generate palette ideas, convert formats, check approximate contrast ratios, and learn common digital color workflows.

  • discover colors
  • compare color values
  • generate palette ideas
  • convert between color formats
  • check approximate contrast ratios
  • learn color theory basics
  • understand common digital color workflows

No professional advice

ColorDB does not provide legal, compliance, branding, accessibility certification, print production, medical, financial, or professional design advice.

  • accessibility compliance
  • brand systems
  • production UI design
  • print color matching
  • product packaging
  • manufacturing
  • regulated industries
  • legal or contractual requirements

Color accuracy disclaimer

ColorDB provides digital color values such as HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV, but color appearance can vary across screens, browsers, printers, materials, and environments.

  • screen calibration
  • display brightness
  • browser rendering
  • operating system color settings
  • device color profile
  • surrounding colors
  • lighting conditions
  • print conversion processes

Users should test colors in the actual environment where they will be used.

Accessibility and contrast disclaimer

ColorDB may provide contrast ratios, accessibility notes, and readability guidance, but those tools are not a complete accessibility audit. Passing a contrast check does not guarantee that an entire interface is accessible.

  • font size
  • font weight
  • spacing
  • layout
  • focus states
  • keyboard navigation
  • screen reader behavior
  • form labels
  • error messages
  • user context
  • assistive technology support

Read more in Color Accessibility & Contrast.

Tool output disclaimer

Tool results such as palettes, gradients, shades, tints, converted values, and contrast outputs are provided as helpful references.

A generated palette may still need contrast testing. A gradient may need adjustment for readability. A converted color value should be checked if precision is critical.

Users are responsible for reviewing outputs before using them in production projects.

Color data and third-party datasets

ColorDB may use public or open color-name datasets as raw reference material. Color names and values can vary between sources, and ColorDB does not guarantee that every name, value, family, related color, or description is complete or error-free.

If you find an issue, please use the contact page to report it.

User responsibilities

  • use the site lawfully
  • respect the site and its availability
  • avoid abusive or disruptive behavior
  • verify important color decisions independently
  • avoid using ColorDB outputs in unsafe or misleading ways
  • respect third-party rights and licenses

Acceptable use

Users may browse ColorDB for research, education, development workflows, design exploration, and personal or commercial design work. Users may not do the following:

  • attack, overload, scrape abusively, or disrupt the site
  • attempt to bypass security or access non-public systems
  • use automated requests in a way that harms site performance
  • copy the entire site content to create a competing clone
  • misrepresent ColorDB content as official certification
  • use the site for unlawful, deceptive, or harmful activity
  • submit spam, malicious files, or abusive messages

Content ownership and use

Individual color values and tool outputs may be used in personal or commercial work. Those values are factual or functional references.

ColorDB’s original written content, page structure, explanations, design, and organized presentation should not be copied wholesale to create a duplicate or competing service.

Some color names and values may come from public or open datasets, which may have their own licenses or attribution requirements.

Generated palettes and tool outputs

Users may use generated palettes, gradients, converted values, shades, and tints in personal or commercial projects.

ColorDB does not guarantee originality of generated palettes, and similar color combinations may already exist elsewhere.

Users remain responsible for checking brand, trademark, accessibility, and production requirements before final use.

External links

ColorDB may link to third-party documentation, datasets, and tools for convenience. ColorDB is not responsible for the content, policies, or availability of third-party websites.

Availability

ColorDB may change, remove, update, or discontinue pages, tools, features, datasets, or content at any time. The site may occasionally be unavailable due to maintenance, deployments, or third-party outages.

No warranties

  • uninterrupted availability
  • error-free tools
  • perfectly accurate color data
  • exact color appearance on all devices
  • complete accessibility compliance
  • suitability for a specific project
  • compatibility with every browser or workflow

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, ColorDB is not responsible for damages or losses resulting from use of the site, reliance on color data, use of tool outputs, accessibility decisions, production errors, or third-party services.

Changes to the terms

ColorDB may update these Terms of Use as the site grows or as features change. Continued use of the site after changes means the user accepts the updated terms.

Contact

For questions about these terms, email contact@colordb.org or visit the contact page.

FAQ

Questions people usually ask next

Can I use colors from ColorDB in my own project?

Yes. You may use individual color values and tool outputs in personal or commercial projects. You are responsible for checking whether the final use meets your project’s legal, brand, accessibility, and production requirements.

Are generated palettes guaranteed to be unique?

No. Color combinations are not guaranteed to be unique. Similar palettes may already exist.

Is the contrast checker a full accessibility audit?

No. Contrast checking is one part of accessibility. Full accessibility depends on many design, code, content, and usability factors.

Are ColorDB color values guaranteed to match print output?

No. Digital color values may not match print, fabric, paint, packaging, or manufacturing output without proper color management and testing.

Can I copy ColorDB’s articles or database presentation?

Do not copy large portions of ColorDB’s original written content, site design, or organized presentation. Individual color values and generated outputs may be used in your own work, but the site’s original content should not be duplicated wholesale.