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Do you think these two colors "match" ?

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by chodel, Feb 8, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hi guys, I am in the process of creating a website and I have blue words on the green background (look at the image) and I just can not decide whether it is readable or not. What do you think ? Dont you think I should choose a lighter background ? Many thanks for all your opinions !
     

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    #2
    It's nice color scheme but i would use this for a serious site... such a financial site or something.
     
    renatamortin, Feb 9, 2012 IP
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    #3
    It's okay but I think the background color would be better if it was just a shade of gray..
     
    simoncrequer, Feb 10, 2012 IP
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    #4
    with this match it is appeearing dull
     
    downloadsmasti, Feb 10, 2012 IP
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    #5
    I don't like it. It looks so oldish.
     
    vali.mvf, Feb 10, 2012 IP
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    tks Well-Known Member

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    #6
    My view, use black for text and a light color for background
     
    tks, Feb 10, 2012 IP
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    #7
    The text is readable, that is ok for that part... from design side i think it will be beter to take a darker background and wight lethers...
     
    Jocaziggg, Feb 11, 2012 IP
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    #8
    I don't like it....
     
    goldenpearl, Feb 11, 2012 IP
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    #9
    in my opinion it is not readable.
    you should use lighter background and darker font.
    for better "matching" colors use colorschemedesigner.com
     
    Jane Parker, Feb 15, 2012 IP
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    #10
    Its OK you should try to change the background colour or use the dark colours.....
     
    pokal, Feb 16, 2012 IP
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    #11
    The colors themselves work well together but there's not enough contrast - either darken up the blue or lighten up the background.
     
    Norebbo, Feb 18, 2012 IP
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    #12
    Yup. I think you should try a lighter background
     
    toxictaz, Feb 21, 2012 IP
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    #13
    I would like to choose #DAF778 as the background color.
     
    Cola56, Feb 21, 2012 IP
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    #14
    You should definitely use a lighter background, good choice for the font color though.. I rarely use black as a font color especially on corporate sites.
     
    lanotdesign, Feb 21, 2012 IP
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    #15
    they looks matches.I also like to get pink with light gray.That is a good pair,too.
     
    Shirley1874, Feb 21, 2012 IP
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    Novruzeli Huseynov Active Member

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    #16
    I'd say make the BG either Lime Green, wouldn't look so nice though....so make the blue a bit Lighter see how it looks. Combine them together lighter/darker, mess around with it...right now it looks very dull.
     
    Novruzeli Huseynov, Feb 23, 2012 IP
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    #17
    If you want to see color combinations check out adobes kuler website, its great for seeing colors that work well together.
     
    clikz, Feb 23, 2012 IP
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    #18
    same is my suggestion as other says...be sure it should be eye catchy and readable too.
     
    clickdesign, Feb 28, 2012 IP
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    #19
    hey chodel, if i were you, i would take a lighter background so as to make the words you wrote down outstanding. also the colors of the text and background are a little similar.
     
    daybreaky, Feb 28, 2012 IP
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    #20
    use this color code instead for background $F5F5F5 and text color #000000
     
    neil_buzzerchat_staff, Mar 2, 2012 IP