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How to Choose Website Colors

A practical process for picking primary, secondary, accent, background, and text colors for websites and apps.

Start with one primary

Pick a primary that matches brand emotion (trust blue, eco green, bold red). Build neutrals next, then one accent.

Check contrast early

Text and buttons must pass WCAG AA where possible. Use the contrast checker before locking a palette.

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