Text preserves meaning when color is insufficient
A rarity strip supports quick browsing, but its category label is needed independently of hue. Displays can render neighboring shades differently, while low contrast and vision differences make them harder to distinguish. CASECS2 associates written labels with a fixed display matrix. Read the grade name for verification and treat color as a secondary cue. A color without a label leaves the category insufficiently clear for precise comparison or reliable record keeping.
Matching shades do not resolve the category
In our matrix, Mil-Spec and High Grade share #4b69ff, while Restricted and Remarkable share #8847ff. These pairs demonstrate why color cannot replace text and item type. Before copying a category into your table, identify whether the object is a weapon, sticker or another type. Do not assign the nearest familiar grade. Preserve an unconfirmed rarity label as uncertainty instead of guessing a category from the visible administrative marker.
Make your own records readable
Create a written-grade column and a separate item-type column. Apply cell color only after entering the text. When exporting or printing, check that the name survives without formatting. Mark problems using a clear word or explained symbol rather than only a red background. Confirm that two records match through their written attributes, not because their fills appear similar. This remains useful when a document is viewed without color or on another display.
Retain a minimal accessible record
| Field | Meaning retained |
|---|---|
| Item type | Category context |
| Written rarity | Main attribute |
| Marker color | Secondary cue |
| Confirmation | Known or needs clarification |
Price cannot supply a missing category. Read item type checks and Consumer versus Industrial labels. Discover designs using the finder's available fields, then verify rarity through written item information rather than color alone.