Colours

Color selection for Website design is a topic that's been approached from many different angles. Some people approach it from a standpoint, explaining how to ensure readability and cross-platform compatibility. Some well-meaning people try to explain that design is all about feelings, describing colors with such hallucinatory delineations as happiness, energy, and stability. Others come to the table with advertising concerns like, "Yellow means cheap, green means money, and black may mean elegance. Have you ever wondered where designers get that mystical ability to say whether a color is or is not "working"? While it's true that sea-foam green doesn't make a good accent for a palette of primary colors, nobody really explains why. Just like having a knack for programming concepts, some natural ability can be advantageous when you're working with color, but most of the skills can be gained from a basic understanding of color theory. Armed with a little knowledge and a few safe rules of thumb, you'll be more dangerous with a palette than a card-counter at a poker table.