W3.CSS ColorsLesson 58Free preview

W3.CSS Color Schemes

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Summary

A color scheme is a combination of colors used together to make a page feel whole. Light and dark schemes have different comfort considerations, while the 60-30-10 rule helps divide the role of color. Whatever the choice, contrasting text and background remains a key requirement for reading.

Key points

Rule 60-30-10 divides the dominant, secondary, and accent colors
The dark scheme is comfortable in a light-minimal environment when the contrast is awake
The contrast of text and background is the main determinant of readability
Color pair testing with contrast ratio meters
Provides a dark and light background class that remains in use (W3.CSS)

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