Status Colours and Error Design Keep the Colour Set Small Every status colour added to a system is a cognitive burden on the user. They must learn what each colour means, remember it, and interpret it correctly under stress — which is exactly when errors occur. The minimal set that covers almost everything: | Colour | Semantic meaning | Always means | |---|---|---| | Red | Error / failure / destructive | Something went wrong, or this action cannot be undone | | Orange / Amber | Warning | Something needs attention before proceeding | | Green | Success / positive | Action completed, state is he…