Light vs Dark Backgrounds

By September 4, 2013 November 4th, 2013 Graphic Design, Website Design & Development

“The majority of sites on the web have light-colored backgrounds, as it can improve readability for the end-user and helps designers differentiate on-page content with the use of contrasting colors. This is a perfectly good strategy – if you like to play it safe….

If you’d rather push the envelope, it might be time to consider taking a walk on the dark side of Web design. By spicing things up with a darker design, you can set your digital property apart from the competition. A dark background can prove to be more memorable with your audience and can even be leveraged to showcase your products better when executed correctly. On the other hand, a poorly designed dark site could do just the opposite, appearing too busy and even end up pushing away your audience.”

 

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