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Hot take: I thought my website's blue buttons were fine until my friend said they looked 'dead'.
I was showing my portfolio site to a buddy, and he pointed out the main call-to-action buttons were a flat #2E8B57. He said they blended into the background and didn't pop at all. Is it better to use pure, bright colors for buttons or stick with more muted, 'professional' tones?
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the_leo1d ago
Honestly this happens everywhere, not just websites. We get used to our own stuff and stop seeing it. That flat blue you picked probably felt safe and clean, but your friend saw it fresh. I've done the same thing with my living room paint. You need a little contrast to make things clear, like a bright color on a button so people know where to click. It doesn't have to be neon, just enough to stand out from the page.
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ivancoleman1d ago
I added a brighter border to my buttons after a similar chat with @the_leo, and it really helped them stand out.
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