[Wave 5.2.1] Implement Color Strategy Specification

[ashleyshaw]

Overview

Develop and document a comprehensive color strategy for the 150 canonical labels based on audit findings from Wave 5.2.

Context

Wave 5.2 audit identified:

• 31 unique colors across 150 labels
• Heavy concentration on light blue (#C5DEF5) — 47 instances (31%)
• 20 status labels scattered across 10 colors with no grouping strategy
• No documented rationale for color selection by family

Acceptance Criteria

• Color strategy specification document created (docs/LABEL_COLOR_STRATEGY.md)
• Color families defined (ready/done, in-progress, blocked, testing, etc.)
• Rationale documented for each family grouping
• Assignment rules specified for all label categories
• Visual palette mockup or reference provided

Technical Details

Define 5-6 primary color families:

• Green: ready, done (positive completion)
• Blue: planning, review, discussion, more-info (work needing input)
• Yellow: testing, audit (validation states)
• Red: blocked, duplicate (impediments)
• Orange: on-hold, wontfix (delayed/rejected)
• Purple: design-related (design workflows)

Effort Estimate

• 2 hours

Related

• Parent: [Audit] Canonical Config Files (labels, issue-types, issue-fields) #650 (Wave 5.2: Canonical Config Files Audit)
• Blocked by: [Audit] Canonical Config Files (labels, issue-types, issue-fields) #650 ✅ COMPLETE
• Blocks: 5.2.2 (Type Mapping Reconciliation)

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