Orange + Blue color scheme: Is it good for my gaming website?

Discussion in 'Reviews' started by dpatel304, Aug 13, 2007.

  1. #1
    Here is my site:
    http://www.afkay.com

    And here are the forums:
    http://forums.afkay.com

    I choose the color scheme as a way to differentiate myself from other sites. I wanted people to associate orange with my site, instead of having a generic black, blue, or white color scheme that a lot of gaming sites have.

    However, now that I am looking at it, I get the feeling that this unique color scheme may not work that well for a gaming website. I did want to set myself apart from other gaming websites, but I am now getting the feeling that it might be a bit TOO radical. My members seem to enjoy the look of the site, but I would like to hear some input from DP.
     
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  2. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    The orange/blur colorscheme is quite common actually ;) However, your logo is really bold, it'll most likely be what people remember on your site.
     
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    Yea, I've seen a few Orange/Blue themes here and there. I just realized recently that its also the Mozilla color scheme. Totally, on accident, ripped off of them.

    And, when you say people will remember it, do you mean in a good way?
     
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    #4
    Well.. your site will leave an impression on the visitor (content and such)

    orange/blue is common, not only for mozilla but various other sites as well..
     
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    Ah ok. Thanks for the input 8. You probably don't know me, but you posted in most of my topics and are always helpful.
     
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    designerz Banned

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    Yeah the colour scheme is common ...I would suggest a Cyan and orange combo.
     
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    Thanks, but I'm not really looking to change the color scheme (if possible). I just want to know if it is good to have this color scheme for a gaming website. Most gaming websites I have seen use darker colors (Which is part of my reasoning for choosing the orange/blue).
     
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    lightningboy Banned

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    #8
    i think it looks ok
     
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    #9
    Blue and orange work well together because they are complimentary colors (opposite from each other on the color wheel...)

    And Detroit Tiger fans like the colors too... :D
     
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    Yeh it looks very nice, nice scheme, easy on eyes and looks nice.

    Good luck
     
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    Thanks for the posts guys. Blue and Orange it is then!
     
    dpatel304, Aug 14, 2007 IP
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    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    The Broncos have fans??! :eek::p
     
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    #15
    Nice colors. I see a lot of orange around. Lately I have seen a switch to dark pink instead. Fashions...hehe
     
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    kewl

    great i love color combinations
     
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