H.C.I. DESIGNTheory
5. Setting the tone
The colour palette chosen for an interface sets the tone - how it makes you feel. If you get it wrong, then the user may not be comfortable with the interface.
Choosing vivid, loud colours implies an informal interface e.g. buying tickets on a music festival site
whilst paler or darker colours imply a more serious interface e.g. an application form on an online bank
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