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name: "color-material-lighting-direction"
description: "Define palette, material and lighting roles."
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# Color Material Lighting Direction

## Purpose

Make palette, surface, and lighting choices support the site concept and readability.

## Scoped execution

Apply the [shared web contract](../website-operating-rules/references/scoped-web-contract.md) once when execution crosses phases; reuse it if already read. Load only the specialist guidance relevant to the requested surface and deliverable.

## Detailed Guide

Read [color material lighting direction guide](references/color-material-lighting-direction-guide.md) for the selected workflow. Apply only the requested surface; review-only work reports findings, while authorized changes continue through implementation and relevant verification.