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The Physics of Color

In space, massive objects bend light. In Monolex, your theme’s anchor color bends other colors. This creates natural harmony - everything curves toward your theme’s identity.

The Caustic Zone

In gravitational lensing, light converges at a bright spot called the “caustic.” In color, the Caustic zone is where complementary colors get compressed.

What Happens Inside vs Outside

The Einstein Arc algorithm treats colors differently based on their location.

Why Two Approaches?

Using both prevents the “muddy middle” problem.

The Three Modes

The Einstein Arc has three operating modes.

The Decision Flow

Here’s how a color decides which path to take.

Compression Visualization

Watch colors compress and expand.

Theme Configuration

Different themes use different Einstein Arc settings.

The Physics Metaphor Summary


Key Takeaways

  1. Colors bend like light - Your theme’s anchor acts like a massive object, bending colors around it
  2. Caustic zone gets special treatment - Complementary colors are compressed or gradient-filled
  3. Mode 2 is best - Combines polar compression (outside) with OKLAB gradients (inside)
  4. OKLAB prevents muddy colors - Straight-line interpolation maintains saturation
  5. Physics metaphors make it intuitive - Einstein Arc, Caustic, Frame Drag all describe real color behaviors

Architecture

See the complete transformation flow