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Learning less.js

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Learning less.js

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (22 chapters)
Learning Less.js
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Introducing palettes


We all work with colors as part of designing a site. Colors are key to making or breaking our design. The creation of a cohesive and interesting website relies on the right choice of colors that form our palette. Historically, we frequently used either a white or color background; as our tastes have evolved, so has the need to choose the right colors to form our palette.

The key to any successful palette, and that is even before we get into the depths of producing it, is to really understand how color works. The theory of color is a complex subject, where we can get to grips with understanding how different shades and hues interact with each other and the effect this has on the visitor to the site.

To help us through the minefield of choosing the right colors to create our palette, there are a number of tips we can use:

  • Try to choose a palette type that creates suitable colors, based on a color of your choice. There are several palette types available, but three of particular...