In the last post, Rob talked about how a “big time fancy design firm” came up with a “blue text on a black background” layout, which can only be difficult to read because of the low contrast between black and blue.
It’s generally agreed that the higher the contrast and resolution, the easier text is to read, with black text on a white background at high dpi (dots per inch) being the easiest. In fact, newspapers and books can achieve higher contrast ratios than a computer monitor, so they seem easier to read. Text displayed at 150 dpi is twice as sharp as a typical video monitor, but HALF the resolution a basic laser printer achieves.
Sacrificing Readability?
In this post I want to question when it’s appropriate to sacrifice a little readability in order to make an impact. For example, magazines often stray from “black on white” and splash colours across their pages, which necessitates changing font colour too. The magazine’s funky colours and layouts make an impact, in much the same way as they would at a website. So when should a website stray from “black on white”, and how far should they push the envelope before visitors rebel against their colour scheme?
At my 3DTV Reviewer blog, I use a non-traditional colour scheme of black text on a bluish background. I wanted the visitor to see a more unusual colour scheme, but still be able to read the text. I think getting the balance right between an interesting and visually appealing website and readability is difficult. No-one wants to see a 100% identikit Internet where every webpage is black text on a white background, but it’s still necessary to maintain readability.
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Nice I have been trying to figure that out for a bit now. I liked how the presentation looked. you were talking about presentations in another post. I think this layout is a good way to go.
The magazine’s funky colours and layouts make an impact, in much the same way as they would at a website.
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I would go with black and white combination. Its easily visible to all and looks good. Color combination can put more impact on reader’s..
There should be everything clear. Color combination of text should be black on white background and believe me its best and easily readable for everyone..
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They can’t make any impact if the color scheme is under such a nature, that while reading, readers lose focus (this happens when the foreground color is hardly distinguishable).
Such a sacrifice should not be made, ever.
My mom wants to make my wedding cake. I want a 3 tiered hexagonal cake. Our colors are navy blue, white, and silver.What cake design do you think would look pretty for a wedding?thanks.
I think your choice of color scheme kinda depends on how seriously you want people to take your content. Scientific work might do better with the black on white look, but it is not very exciting. Tech-related can get away with the light text on dark background look easier, I think, since people associate that look with sci-fi, etc. A black on white crafty blog would not feel as home-y as, say, dark burgundy on cream, for example.
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I have no experince in designing but i think it is a best script for me.
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I would say the best combination is black n white. Which is good for all the users.Many thanks for bringing the internet to daily life. I really appreciate anything that you create.
i agree with you bt a higher contrast image do not like by google !
Compliments, this s a very nice blog. Thank you for sharing with us. Also this post is very interesting
you would draw a flat, unfolded, unglued envelope, as a cutout pattern, if you were going to print in excess of 100,000 and you want to print quality color-process on both sides of the envelope.
I just love to read everything in black n white combination.Its easily viewable.Text color is the main concern while publishing…
Interesting idea. I must think about it.
Interesting information. You should write more about it.