Color with Geri Coady

Choosing and applying colors on the web can get complicated quickly, especially when considering user experience and accessibility. Don’t rely on assumptions, urges designer and illustrator Geri Coady! She shares tips on how to make informed design choices that improve a site’s interactivity for all users. We talk about color’s impact on a site, compare color applications to other industries, and share tools on how to test color decisions that enhances a web experience. < Download MP3 >      < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: A Pocket Guide to Color Accessibility Subtractive color Additive color What is the difference between CMYK and RGB? Color Profiles Pantone Color of the Year What is Wayfinding? Colour Blind Awareness All about Color Blindness On Mystery Meat Navigation Color Contrast for Better Readability Three common accessibility pitfalls for developers: colour contrast Accessibility 101 with Greg Tarnoff Contrast Ratio: Easily calculate color contrast ratios Google Equates “Design” With Endless Testing. They're Wrong Sass functions Color Oracle Spectrum Leave us a review on iTunes Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By