# Purpose TBD # Requirements ## Requirement: Use minimal status palette The system SHALL use a minimal indicator palette: - `OVER` -> red - `UNDER` -> amber - `MATCH/SETTLED` -> neutral ### Scenario: Match is neutral - **GIVEN** row variance equals 0 - **WHEN** rendering status - **THEN** status uses neutral styling - **AND** no additional success color emphasis is required ## Requirement: Place indicators at summary edges The system SHALL prioritize indicator display on row/column summary edges. ### Scenario: Row-level over-allocation indicator - **GIVEN** project row total exceeds selected month plan - **WHEN** allocation grid renders - **THEN** project row summary status shows `OVER` in red ### Scenario: Column-level over-capacity indicator - **GIVEN** member column total exceeds member month capacity - **WHEN** allocation grid renders - **THEN** member column summary status shows `OVER` in red ### Scenario: Under-allocation indicator - **GIVEN** row or column total is below comparison target - **WHEN** grid renders - **THEN** summary status shows `UNDER` in amber ## Requirement: Keep indicators explainable The system SHALL provide text status labels with numeric deltas for accessibility and clarity. ### Scenario: Color is not sole signal - **WHEN** status is rendered - **THEN** UI includes text label (`OVER`/`UNDER`) and delta value ## Requirement: Distinguish project and resource variance semantics Project variance and resource variance SHALL remain separate. ### Scenario: Project over, resource under - **GIVEN** a project row is `OVER` - **AND** a member column is `UNDER` - **WHEN** indicators render - **THEN** each axis displays its own status independently ## Requirement: Allocation indicator source Indicator semantics in execution surface SHALL compare: - project row totals vs **selected month planned hours** - member column totals vs **selected month capacity** ## Requirement: Color usage policy The system SHALL use minimal red/amber/neutral policy with status emphasis on summary edges (not broad RED/YELLOW/GREEN/GRAY usage in many cells).