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Lovely color palettes based on photos. Find one color you like from an existing palette? Search for similar colors. You can also search for palettes based on a specific color.
Overview of several sites for creating color palettes. I've used the Color Scheme Designer and Kuler before, but the others were new to me.
New link: http://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/678/the-human-factor-creating-color-palettes-the-easy-way
Nice simulation of different types of colorblindness. Includes stats on each type.
The WCAG 2.0 guidelines for contrasting colors mean that if color is the only indicator of difference, you need to have sufficient contrast. It's really hard to meet the requirements with color alone, but if you underline your links it's OK.
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Because of the WCAG 2.0 contrast requirements, if you don’t underline your links, there’s not much flexibility if you want to be Level AA, let alone Level AAA conformant.
Seven elements of visuals: line, shape, form, space, value, texture, color
Graphics and graphic design resources for instructional designers
Enter a URL, see what the webpage looks like for multiple kinds of colorblindness. Easy to switch from one filter to another to see different variations.
Basic tips for color as a communication tool in e-learning
Color scheme generator which includes a feature for simulating what the colors would look like for people with different types of color blindness
Color contrast checker based on the WCAG 2.0 standards. Enter hex codes for colors for foreground and background. Not quick for checking lots of colors, but based on the actual ratios in the standards.
Tool to show what web pages and images look like to someone who is color blind
5 color palette generators in the post, but more in the comments.
Generate color schemes from Flickr images, your own images, or websites. Tag schemes with something unique so you can find them again.
Christine Martell explains blog visuals with some usability and color theory. First in a series where she will help a blogger work on making his content easier to find.
User-submitted color schemes from Adobe. Search by most popular, highest rated, or just see a random set. You can also search for keywords or create a theme from a photo.
Our brains, how we process and perceive information, and how that affects usability and user interface design.
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