Avoiding Bad Color Choices
Color is a very important tool when it comes to Typography design and when creating readability. If you’re using a color that’s too close to the color of your background you may have a hard time to read the type. At the same time, if you choose colors that are very different in contrast you may get an uncomfortable solution.
Here’s an example:
Bad color choices, typography mistakes – Kacy Summers
Tips to keep in mind (Courtesy of Llene Strizver)
- DON’T tint type that has thin strokes.
- DON’T drop out or reverse type that has very thin strokes.
- DON’T set lengthy amounts of text on colored, tinted, or black backgrounds.
- DON’T use a color copy (ink jet, laser proof, etc.) to select colors for print.
- DO consider how web color will appear on all monitors.
- DO maintain high contrast for optimal readability in all media (print and web).
