So I'm Doing A Portfolio Website, And Currently The Majority Of My Pages Are Made Up Of The Following Colours, White, D3d8d3 And 252525. It's So So Monotone And Bland And Boring. The Blog Part Has A Spice Of Colour With Decb91, 30462f And 98c1c0. Can You Recommend Me A Better, More Cohesive Colour Scheme. I'm Very Creative And I Want My Website To Reflect That
so I'm doing a portfolio website, and currently the majority of my pages are made up of the following colours, white, d3d8d3 and 252525. It's so so monotone and bland and boring. The blog part has a spice of colour with decb91, 30462f and 98c1c0. Can you recommend me a better, more cohesive colour scheme. I'm very creative and I want my website to reflect that
About This Color Palette
Great! Here’s a suggested layout design for your portfolio website that incorporates the color palette effectively. This layout is structured to enhance user experience and showcase your work creatively:
Suggested Layout Design:
1. Header
- Background Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Text Color: Bright White ( #FFFFFF )
- Elements: Logo, navigation menu (Home, Portfolio, Blog, About, Contact)
2. Hero Section
- Background Color: Bright White ( #FFFFFF )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Accent Color: Use Golden Yellow ( #DECB91 ) for a strong call-to-action button (e.g., “View My Work”).
- Elements: Engaging tagline, a brief introduction, and a prominent button.
3. Portfolio Section
- Background Color: Soft Mint ( #D3E8D3 )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Hover Effect: Use Teal Blue ( #98C1C0 ) for project thumbnails on hover.
- Elements: Grid layout showcasing project images with titles and brief descriptions.
4. About Section
- Background Color: Lavender Mist ( #E6E6FA )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Elements: A brief bio, photo, and links to your social media (using icons in Vibrant Coral ( #FF6F61 )).
5. Blog Section
- Background Color: Bright White ( #FFFFFF )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Accent Color: Use Forest Green ( #30462F ) for blog post titles.
- Elements: List of blog posts with featured images, titles, and excerpts.
6. Testimonials Section
- Background Color: Sky Blue ( #87CEEB )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Elements: Quotes from clients or peers with names, using Golden Yellow ( #DECB91 ) for highlights.
7. Contact Section
- Background Color: Warm Gray ( #A39C9C )
- Text Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Form Background: Use Lavender Mist ( #E6E6FA ).
- Elements: Contact form, social media links, and a CTA to connect with you.
8. Footer
- Background Color: Charcoal Black ( #252525 )
- Text Color: Bright White ( #FFFFFF )
- Elements: Copyright notice, quick links to sections, and social media icons.
Additional Tips:
- Whitespace: Utilize whitespace effectively to give each section room to breathe, making it easier for users to navigate.
- Responsive Design: Ensure the layout adapts well to different screen sizes (desktop, tablet, and mobile).
- Consistent Fonts: Choose a clean, modern font for headings and body text to maintain a cohesive look across the website.
Would you like to dive deeper into any specific section or need assistance with implementing any of these ideas?
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The Future of Color
Color trends are evolving rapidly. We are seeing a shift towards more vibrant, expressive palettes that capture attention and evoke emotion.
"Color is a power which directly influences the soul."
Why it matters
Choosing the right color palette is crucial for brand identity. It communicates values without words and creates an instant connection with the audience.
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Composition #01
Simulate how your palette appears to users with different types of color vision deficiencies. Approximately 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color blindness.
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Protanopia
Red-blind (approx. 1% of men)
Deuteranopia
Green-blind (approx. 1% of men)
Tritanopia
Blue-blind (very rare)
Achromatopsia
Total color blindness (monochromacy)
Nero
#252525
White
#FFFFFF
Desert Temple
#DECB91
Silky Mint
#D3E8D3
Pastel Turquoise
#98C1C0
Foundation White
#E6E6FA
Pastel Red
#FF6F61
Palm Leaf
#30462F
Below Zero
#87CEEB
Walkway
#A39C9C
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Understanding WCAG Scores
Normal Text
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- AAA requires 7.0:1 ratio
Large Text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold)
- AA requires 3.0:1 ratio
- AAA requires 4.5:1 ratio