Why Do Most People Get Color Combinations Wrong?
One of the hardest parts of design is knowing what colours actually go together. You might have a favourite shade of blue or green, but as soon as you try to pair it with something else, it can look completely wrong. Sometimes it feels too bright, other times too dull, or the combination just doesn’t sit right. This isn’t only a design problem, it’s something that comes up in everyday life too. Choosing colours for a website, a brand, a presentation, or even a new room at home can feel more like guesswork than a creative process. Colour is powerful. Studies have shown that most people make a judgement about something within 90 seconds of seeing it, and the majority of that reaction is based…