Editorial Policy
At ColorMean, our mission is to provide accurate, meaningful, and well-researched information about colors, their symbolism, psychological impact, spiritual value, and technical properties. Every page published on this website follows a clear editorial standard focused on quality, clarity, and trust.
This Editorial Policy explains how our content is created, reviewed, updated, and maintained.
1. Our Content Purpose
ColorMean exists to help users understand:
- Color meanings and symbolism
- Psychological and emotional influence of colors
- Spiritual interpretations of colors
- Cultural and historical color significance
- Technical color data such as HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL, harmonies, contrast, and accessibility
Our content is created strictly for educational and informational purposes.
2. Research and Information Sources
All content published on ColorMean is based on:
- Established color theory principles
- Visual perception and psychology research
- Cultural symbolism references
- Spiritual and traditional interpretations
- Artistic and historical usage of colors
- Standard digital color models and conversion systems
We aim to present information in a balanced way that reflects both traditional meaning and modern interpretation.
3. Editorial Review Process
Every page published on ColorMean goes through a structured review process that includes:
- Language and clarity review
- Fact validation for symbolism and psychology topics
- Technical verification of color values
- Internal consistency checks across related color pages
- Readability and usability review for both desktop and mobile users
No content is published without passing internal quality checks.
4. Accuracy of Technical Color Data
All technical color information displayed on ColorMean, including:
- HEX codes
- RGB values
- CMYK values
- HSL values
- Color harmonies
- Shades, tints, and tones
- Contrast ratios and accessibility checks
Is generated using algorithmic color models and verified using standard industry formulas. We continuously test and validate these values to ensure accuracy.
5. Use of Automation and AI
To support large scale content creation:
- Certain drafts may be generated using automated systems or AI tools
- Every AI-assisted page is manually reviewed, edited, and verified by our editorial team before publication
- Automation is used only as a productivity aid, never as a replacement for human editorial judgment
We do not publish fully unreviewed automated content.
6. Editorial Independence and Neutrality
ColorMean maintains full editorial independence. We do not accept:
- Paid symbolism interpretations
- Sponsored psychological claims
- Manipulated emotional narratives
- Influenced spiritual meanings
All interpretations are presented for educational understanding, not commercial persuasion.
7. Content Updates and Corrections
Our editorial team regularly reviews older content to maintain relevance and accuracy. If an error is discovered:
- The content is corrected promptly
- Technical values are revalidated
- Interpretations are refined when required
We encourage users to report inaccuracies through our Contact page.
8. No Medical, Psychological, or Legal Advice
Although ColorMean discusses psychological and emotional color effects:
- Our content does not constitute medical, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice
- Users should always consult licensed professionals for clinical, medical, or legal concerns
Our goal is educational insight, not diagnosis or treatment.
9. Authorship and Editorial Responsibility
ColorMean follows a team-based editorial model. Instead of listing individual authors on every page, all content is:
- Researched
- Reviewed
- Curated by the ColorMean Editorial Team
This ensures consistency, accuracy, and long-term accountability across the entire website.
10. Transparency and User Trust
We believe trust is the foundation of educational content. That is why we commit to:
- Clear editorial standards
- Transparent use of automation
- Continuous accuracy improvements
- Open feedback and corrections
- Independent content creation
ColorMean is built to be a reliable, long-term reference for color knowledge worldwide.
