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nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors
Default branch main · commit 0751decf · scanned 6/22/2026, 2:42:14 AM
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Action plan is what to do next — copy-pasteable changes prioritized by impact. Category visibility is the real GEO test: when a user asks an AI a brand-free question that should surface nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors, does the AI actually recommend you — or your competitors? Objective checks verify the metadata signals AI engines weight first. Self-mention check detects whether AI even knows you exist by name.
Action plan — copy-paste fixes
3 prioritized changes generated by gemini-2.5-flash. Mark items done after you ship the fix.
- highreadme#1Reposition the README's opening paragraph to explicitly state its dual nature
Why:
CURRENTIf you design interfaces, write visual content, build course material, or put together a cultural website, you often need Chinese colors that look good and can survive a real layout. This repository was organized for that moment.
COPY-PASTE FIXThis repository is the definitive digital reference and interactive design tool for traditional Chinese colors. It provides a comprehensive collection of 742 high-resolution color cards, alongside powerful features to search, test, generate palettes, and explore harmony relationships, making it essential for designers, content creators, and cultural enthusiasts.
- mediumreadme#2Add a 'Why This Project?' section to the README
Why:
COPY-PASTE FIX## Why Zhongguo Traditional Colors? Unlike static cultural references or generic color palette generators, this project uniquely combines a comprehensive, curated collection of 742 traditional Chinese colors with interactive tools for designers and content creators. We offer in-depth data for each color (HEX, RGB, CMYK, mood keywords), alongside features like scene testing, palette generation, and harmony exploration, providing both cultural authenticity and practical utility in one open-source platform.
- lowreadme#3Expand the 'What You Can Do With It' table in the README
Why:
CURRENT| If you need to | You can use | | | | | Find a Chinese color reference fast | 742 high-resolution PNG color cards | | Make visuals for design or content |
COPY-PASTE FIX| If you need to | You can use | |---|---| | Find a Chinese color reference fast | 742 high-resolution PNG color cards, searchable online gallery | | Make visuals for design or content | Scene testing workbench, palette generator, gradient logic cards, usage cards | | Understand color relationships | Chinese color palette board, harmony relationships, mood keywords | | Integrate colors into projects | Download complete ZIP, HEX/RGB/CMYK data for each color | | Learn about Chinese colors | Studio Skills, original 742-color list, harmony Markdown/CSV |
Category GEO backends resolved for this scan: google/gemini-2.5-flash, deepseek/deepseek-v4-flash
Category visibility — the real GEO test
Brand-free queries asked to google/gemini-2.5-flash. Did AI recommend you, or someone else?
Same questions for every model — switch tabs to compare answers and rankings.
- Zhongguo Chuantong Yanse (中国传统颜色) by the China Academy of Art · recommended 1×
- The Art of Chinese Color by Chen Yan · recommended 1×
- Chinese Color Schemes by the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) · recommended 1×
- National Palace Museum (Taipei) · recommended 1×
- Metropolitan Museum of Art · recommended 1×
- CATEGORY QUERYWhere can I find a comprehensive reference for traditional Chinese color schemes?you: not recommendedAI recommended (in order):
- Zhongguo Chuantong Yanse (中国传统颜色) by the China Academy of Art
- The Art of Chinese Color by Chen Yan
- Chinese Color Schemes by the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- National Palace Museum (Taipei)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- British Museum
- Color in Chinese Culture: A Comprehensive Study by Li Xiaoxiang
- The Colors of China by Shanghai People's Fine Arts Publishing House
AI recommended 8 alternatives but never named nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors. This is the gap to close.
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- CATEGORY QUERYWhat tools help design websites using authentic traditional Chinese color palettes?you: not recommendedAI recommended (in order):
- Adobe Color
- Color Hunt
- Coolors.co
- Nippon Colors
- Pantone Connect
- Muzli Colors
- Paletton
AI recommended 7 alternatives but never named nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors. This is the gap to close.
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Objective checks
Rule-based audits of metadata signals AI engines weight most.
- Metadata completenesspass
- README presencepass
Self-mention check
Does AI even know your repo exists when asked about it directly?
- Compared to common alternatives in this category, what is the core differentiator of nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors?passAI did not name nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors — likely talking about a different project
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- If a team adopts nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors in production, what risks or prerequisites should they evaluate first?passAI named nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors explicitly
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- In one sentence, what problem does the repo nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors solve, and who is the primary audience?passAI did not name nevertoday/zhongguo-traditional-colors — likely talking about a different project
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