Web Site Design and Color

The use of color in website design can be a major factor in determining a visitor's first impression of your website and the website's level of usability.

Follow the KISS (KEEP IT SIMPLE, SILLY) formula here and you'll improve your chances of success.

When using color on a website, the old rule of less is more also holds true. Never use more than 3 colors and be sure the colors you use are related in some way.

Nothing screams "UNPROFESSIONAL" louder than a website that has too much or clashing color combinations.

Take a little time here to learn about color relationships. Some colors work together, others DO NOT!

The Color Wheel

A color wheel can be a useful tool in helping you to choose color combinations for your website.

Colors that work well together produce color harmony, which can improve the first impression of a website visitor.

Color Scheme Chooser

This color scheme chooser will help you to find colors that work on your website. Enter a color and easily find complementary (contrast), neighboring (analogic), triadic, and monochromatic schemes.