Step 1: Contrast. The most basic, yet most crucial, step of them all. Without contrast, your design would be a dull, soulless mess.
Imagine a world where all colors are the same. A world where the only difference between your design and a plain piece of paper is the fact that your design is, well, on paper.
Don't let this be you. Choose your colors wisely, and make sure they're not too close together. You want to be able to see the difference, not squint and wonder what's going on.
For example:
- Use bright, fire engine red for your headers.
- Use dull, beige-like gray for your body text.
- Use electric blue for your links, but only on Tuesdays.
Now, let's move on to Step 2: Harmony