Beyond Dimensional Hierarchy

Excessive dependence on typographic scale for establishing hierarchical relationships constitutes a common design pitfall—frequently resulting in disproportionately enlarged primary elements and excessively diminished secondary components.

Rather than assigning dimensional differentiation as the sole hierarchical indicator, consider leveraging typographic weight or chromatic variation to achieve comparable distinction.

Increasing the weight of principal elements permits utilization of more moderate dimensional scaling while simultaneously enhancing prominence with greater effectiveness:

Correspondingly, implementing subdued chromatic values for auxiliary content, rather than extreme dimensional reduction, effectively communicates subordinate status while preserving optimal legibility:

Consider adopting a restrained chromatic palette comprising two or three values:

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