2 sites...Red or Blue?

I have just finished 2 directories
UK business directory
and
Local business directory

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

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

Thanks for your 2cents..
James.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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 ...

 

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

 

id choose blue. i like it more..

 

i would go with the blue it looks cleaner and better

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

very nice site

 

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.

 

I prefer the blue aswell

 

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

Blue definately seems to get the vote although the red one 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.

 

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

 

They both look crap.






j/k mate

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

 

I heard this too. Stick with blue