A quiet anchor.
Ask how the frame and soft component colours will be compared. A shared colour name does not promise a match across materials.
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Colour is
a direction.
Slate, pebble and moss are digital labels for a sample conversation. They do not establish a material recipe, a tolerance or an available production finish.
A lighter contrast.
Ask for a physical reference and an agreed viewing condition. Screen brightness and surrounding colour can change perceived appearance.
A muted accent.
Keep surface texture and colour approval separate. A smooth render does not describe the actual gloss, texture or ageing behaviour.
The component board records a colour direction without recolouring the concept image. The image remains an illustrative silhouette, not a preview of a selected finish.
Ask for a
physical
reference.
Agree the comparison
Identify the master sample, lighting, viewing area and approval owner. Ask how frame and replacement-part batches will be tracked together.
Record what changed
Attach colour decisions to the specific material and component revision. Ask whether a finish change affects markings, attachment or service instructions.
Add colour to a review line