[Child of #650] Audit: labels.yml Color Consistency & Strategy Alignment

[ashleyshaw]

Overview

Verify that all 200+ labels in labels.yml follow the documented color strategy and that colors are consistent within label families.

Scope

• Review all labels in .github/labels.yml
• Check if each label's color matches the documented strategy
• Identify grey labels that should have family colors
• Verify color hex codes are valid
• Document color family assignments (status, priority, type, area, etc.)

Audit Checklist

• Extract all labels and their colors
• Review documented color strategy in LABEL_STRATEGY.md
• Check each label family color consistency
• Identify grey labels (E1E4E8, 9198A1, etc.) and verify intentionality
• Verify all hex codes are valid CSS colors
• Document any color inconsistencies
• Verify color families align with label function

Deliverables

• Color consistency audit report
• Spreadsheet: Label Name | Current Color | Expected Color | Family | Status | Recommendation
• List of labels requiring color updates
• Updated color strategy documentation (if needed)

Related Files

• .github/labels.yml
• docs/LABEL_STRATEGY.md
• docs/ISSUE_LABELS.md

Related Documentation

• Label Strategy
• Issue Labels Guide
• Canonical Labels File

[linear-code]

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