A good set of colors can make a bland object appear to be visually exciting. This is definitely the case with Web sites. No matter how well a Web site is laid out, poor color choices can take away from the actual content. If people don’t even want to look at what you have to offer, then what type of impression are you making on them? Our eyes enjoy being soothed by harmonious color schemes, but not everyone has the ability to make wise choices in this regard. COLOURlovers has been loving colors since 1981, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon.

Browse through the top colors and read the user comments to get a feel for what the consensus of a particular shade is. If you like what you see, use the color value in your own designs. In many cases, one color isn’t enough, and that’s why the palettes exist. Picking the right combinations can be tough, but the suggestions on COLOURlovers are a great starting point. Do you know of a certain color or palette that you think rises above the rest? If so, share it with the world.