2 sites...Red or Blue?

[Solicitors Mortgages]

I have just finished 2 directories
UK business directory (http://www.uk500.com)
and
Local business directory (http://www.uk500.co.uk)

I have seen it mentioned that blue is a good colour for business sites, and I prefer the blue one. I am tempted to use it for both domains, but (after a few reviews that said the red one was better) I can't decide.. your thoughts are appreciated regarding the designs.

Possibly I could just keep both as they are :confused:

.. and if there are any glaring errors please mention them :)

Thanks for your 2cents..
James.

[spartacus]

I like the blue. It looks more sleek and professional.

[dalelynn21]

I like the blue, too, but I would change the color of the tabs up on the right to the same neutral color as the tabs in the red site.

[8everything]

I prefer the blue site (blue is a safe color to go with, apparently red represents 'stop' psychologically.. ).

[rtchar]

The dark red is OK ... but the brighter red text and small print is difficult to read ... especially late at night. :)

I guess that means I prefer the blue ;)

By the way, tried the submit form ...

[protocol96]

Blue is definitely regarded as the most professional color,
but i have seen lots of good sites in red as well, but it requires lots of expertise in color combination

[ichigo]

id choose blue. i like it more..

[tigrrra]

i would go with the blue it looks cleaner and better

[dom - a2zspain]

I like the blue but would prefer grey buttons not the pastels on the top nave

[supernerd3705]

Yeah i would have to say go with the blue it looks better.

[gr8liverpoolfan]

I prefer blue to red, so there is no prize for guessing what I am going to recommend out of the two :D

[bochgoch]

I like red, but for practical purposes, as it's more readable, have to 'vote' for the blue!

[Jasonb]

i prefer the blue, i suppose its a more lighter color and looks more profressional for sure, why not stick a poll onto the thread?

[stickycarrots]

very nice site

[chaos0784]

Both colors are very "businessy", and while I tend to be more attracted to Blue as well, there is something to be said for going with a color that isn't used nearly as often. Blue is used everywhere because it is "safe", but it definitely isn't unique either. Red on the other hand, when used correctly, is a gem to find on the net. This green forum catches the attention because it isn't just blue like 99% of other forums. So, stick with the blue if you want instant functionality, or go with red if you want to mix things up a little. I thought the red looked great myself.

[Jarodboy]

I prefer the blue aswell ;)

[Solicitors Mortgages]

WOW, thanks for the replies. I would have posted a poll if I had thought I would get any replies :)

Blue (http://www.uk500.co.uk) definately seems to get the vote although the red one (http://www.uk500.com) doesn't seem particularly hard to read (well not to me) I wonder whether it has something to do with the white background at the top of the red site?

As much as I too prefer the blue, I will set up a test on a different domain and set about tweaking the red one, it definately has something about it that makes it different.

At least no-one posted "they both look crap" :)

LOL
James.

[malani]

Blue is easier to the eye..the red is kinda intense

[Jarodboy]

They both look crap.






:D j/k mate :D

I bet you'll go for the red cause you're a Liverpool fan ;)

[bilbo]

I heard this too. Stick with blue

I prefer the blue site (blue is a safe color to go with, apparently red represents 'stop' psychologically.. ).

[ztoma]

Blue. Definitely blue.

[future]

ya Blue is cool and nice, Use blue

[mikeinlincs]

looks good in both colours. love the logo design.
your welcome to list your directory on www.tradersreview.co.uk it's FREE :)

[BannersCorner]

Blue is my choice. More attractive to the eyes.

[shuttle]

the blue color implies the intention to achieve a lot. Blue is the color of the sky, right. :cool:
the red one is not so serious looking to me. For example - The red light district in Holland is regarded as an area where you people drink a lot and the concentration of hookers is unbelievable. It isn't called the blue light district, right?

So, please, choose the BLUE color.

face the facts, blue is better.

[Darkhodge]

The blue is better as everyone has already said. One reason I don't like the red template is because of the red links... It's a horrible red so I would consider either changing to another color (such as grey maybe?? I'm not sure as I suck as chosing colors) or darkening the color of the red. :)

[Solicitors Mortgages]

In the great tradition of "ongoing work" I changed the main links to black (well dark grey) :confused:

Business directory (http://www.uk500.com) (with black links)

James.

[Zane]

the blue has more to it... it looks abit more professional were as the red one just looks abit plain

[demomarks]

Absolutely blue, easy on the eyes and made me want to actually read the text instead of quickly scan and leave.

[Mesoc]

i like the blue better

[Xcool]

stick with the blue one. its kind of softer for the eye

[webman24/7]

I prefer the blue as well

[addlinkurl]

colors have language. red is better for food sites. remember the logo of mc donalds. and blue means professional and authoritative. blue is better i think.

[turbulence]

Colours do have language really and I fully support addlinkurl.:)

The blue one looks much better and conveys more appropriate meaning in the case.:)