Picking a color palette for your blog can be difficult. What colors do you choose? Do they match? How do you find colors that coordinate?
Choosing a color palette sounds like it should be straightforward, right? I mean, they’re just colors.
But unfortunately that’s not the case. As color theory proves otherwise, there’s a science (or art) to choosing a color palette that works.
Luckily you don’t need to have studied art or color theory to pick a great color palette. I’m going to show you a quick and foolproof way to choose a color palette for your blog.
First, choose a color that you like. Play with an online color picker. Browse color inspiration online. Choose your favorite color. Whatever works.
For more color resources, scroll down to the bottom of the post to download a free color tool guide.
With the hex code of your color in hand, go to the Adobe Kuler site. Paste the hex code into the box below the middle color and hit enter.
By default Adobe Kuler displays an analogous color palette. If that type of palette isn’t to your liking, you can select a different type of palette. Hover over analogous and more options will be displayed. Click on them to view the different combinations.
Because these types of palettes are based in color theory, they’ll generally work. Of course, some tweaking may still be needed, but in most cases you can walk away with a gorgeous palette with little to no work on your part.
Here are some palettes that I quickly whipped up:
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Allyssa is a web designer from New Jersey who works with small business owners to create an online presence that elevates their brand to premium status.
Ahhh isn’t Kuler the best!? I remember discovering it at uni and falling in love – I’ve always been super indecisive when coming up with colour schemes. I usually let Kuler do most of the work, then put a vote out there on Facebook of my top 3 – people are so opinionated when it comes to colour (thankfully!)
Yes, I love that! Great way to crowdsource an opinion!
Purchased your Web Appeal ebook and I just have to say I love it so far! Jam-packed with so much helpful information, can’t wait to put it to good use on my site! (And the color guide is awesome too)!
Thanks Monica! I’m so glad you’re finding it helpful!
That’s a great colour site, thanks for the link. And I like the idea of asking for feedback from followers too. This is something I definitely need to revisit. When I started building my art website I went with some options that I thought would work well and allow the paintings to take centre stage, but now I know more I need to do some adjustments to colours and typefaces because it doesn’t quite ‘fit’.
These are great ideas! I love the color schemes you’ve shown! Love it!
Thank you!
Thank you so much. I’m not in a position to hire a graphic designer right now and this is really helpful.
You’re welcome! Glad you found this helpful!
Hi Alyssa !
Can you give me the number of the colors in the second line of your “10 color palettes for your blog” ? It’s just what I was looking for, turquoise and brown colors :-). What king of colors would you advise for a blog on corporate law ?
Thanks a lot for the great articles !!!
Here are the colors: #B28271, #B29D95, #66524B, #60B2A1, #4B6660
For a corporate law blog, I’d definitely use subdued colors. Blues are always a good choice!