Colors, Outlines-Oh My!
Finding a good color combination can be frustrating as there are so many beautiful colors to choose from!
As you can probably tell, I skipped the outline step in my design process as it just wouldn’t work. I am simply not artistic enough to be able to do it offline. Besides, I soon realized that Step 4 could easily replace step 2.
How did I decide on my colors? I went to Color Lovers and searched through the palettes until I found something that I liked. This palette is called “A Careworn Heart,” and was created by SkyBlue2u.
A Careworn Heart by Skyblue2u
What do you think of my choice? What do you use to find a color scheme that you would like?
I also created a rough outline in PhotoShop. It doesn’t have any graphical work done yet and is just a rough prototype of where I went things to be placed.
Rough Outline
So what do you think so far? I know the colors are pretty feminine but I’m a girly-girl at heart so I like it. 
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Ben Pei (3 comments)
7 Feb, 2009
Well knowing its feminine and you like it, I would say its a good combination!
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EmmaB (62 comments)
7 Feb, 2009
lol Thanks Ben!
Andre Thomas (1 comments)
7 Feb, 2009
My wife calls me color blind because I really don’t know how to mix and match colors but I think that combination looks great.
It’s definitely the way to go if you want girly-girl feel to your website.
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EmmaB (62 comments)
7 Feb, 2009
Thanks
The creator did a great job on it
Nihar (6 comments)
9 Feb, 2009
Thanks. I am looking to change my theme colors. Great that i found this. I will check it.
I am new to your blog. Hope to see you on my blog soon.
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Diety (2 comments)
20 Feb, 2009
I have no clue which colors suit each other. This pink choice is definitely for women but I wouldn't suggest better. I'm rather into figures than colors.
Armand (1 comments)
23 Feb, 2009
It's a nice color palette. I suggest you to use color picker tool to use some other palettes. But I wonder what theme you're working on, have you finished it? I can't seem to find you're using the theme you design.
Enkay Blog (1 comments)
24 Feb, 2009
The color combination looks good and I like the way its laid out too and like you said, you're a girly-girl so that layout and color combination will go great.
Tom - Home Business (1 comments)
25 Feb, 2009
If you are happy with it, then it is good
However, if you want your readers to stay longer on your blog and maybe come back for more then it is a good idea to choose a light back ground and dark text.
Singapore Property (5 comments)
27 Feb, 2009
Hi! My usual practice are just to mix and match it using Photoshop. I never know that is a website that provides colour matching. A pretty interesting site. As for me, I prefer bolder colours. Colours that are striking!I believe it will attract people.
Odzyskiwanie Danych (3 comments)
2 Mar, 2009
The colors are not feminine – they're nice and calm. They'll make readers feel relaxed and ready to accept new knowledge – it's one of the best color schemes you could've chosen.
Online Fashion Shop (3 comments)
2 Mar, 2009
''A careworn heart'' is a very nice combination. Thanks for the information . I will definitely go check it out.
Abhishek (1 comments)
5 Mar, 2009
I am looking for some changes soon in my blog !!!
Tnomeralc Web (1 comments)
6 Mar, 2009
I am color blind. I do use the color wheel for blending of my colors.
trishia16 (1 comments)
11 Mar, 2009
I like the colors and i like your taste.
temas Telemovel (1 comments)
28 Mar, 2009
This is one of my handicaps too, i can study the color scheme for hours, but in the end i haven´t reached anything. I have to ask for help always.
Tom (3 comments)
1 Apr, 2009
I love the color scheme. It's very clean and easy on the eyes. I'd only make the pink part a bit brighter – as it is the difference between the right column and the center part is too big.
Freelance Web Designer (1 comments)
26 Apr, 2009
I love that colour scheme. Great taste.
Elyot (1 comments)
22 Aug, 2009
if you use yellow color on the black color background, I hope it will have a more better look