Color for Web Design: Apply Color Confidently and Create Successful Websites

by Cameron Chapman

Color for Web Design is the definitive guide to crafting a unique and appropriate color palette for any website design project. Building upon the basics, starting with the essential―often misunderstood―terminology and an understanding of traditional color palettes, the book then moves on to practical, real-world examples of websites with fantastic and effective color schemes. This book covers topics all web designers need to be aware of when choosing color for the site they are designing, from fitting color to a site’s purpose, color balance, screen size and brightness, color codes (RGB vs CMYK), and impact of other web site elements. A one-stop shop for a complete knowledge of digital color, Color for Web Design will gives you the confidence to create your own palettes and apply color successfully to your designs.

144 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 2014