Color theory and design guides

Practical ideas for turning a palette into a design that works.

• The 60-30-10 Rule: A Timeless Framework for UI Color

  Borrow a simple ratio from interior design to give backgrounds, supporting surfaces, and accents distinct jobs in an interface.

• Pure Black or Tinted Dark? Choosing UI Text Colors

  Explore when a softer dark works better than #000000, and why readability depends on more than picking the darkest possible value.

• Harmonious Gradients: Beyond Linear Interpolation

  Stop making muddy gradients. Learn how to navigate color space to create vibrant, luminous transitions.