Colors
In all the information that I can find, color is a touchy subject. All experts agree with the fact that colors should be used sparingly when developing a user interface. There are many problems that can be associated with adding colors to the interface. The user may be color blind so the colors that have been chosen do not contrast each other enough for the user to read them. Too many colors can be distracting to the user, so limit the maximum number of colors to four. Be sure to be consistent in the colors from one screen to another. A good rule to follow when designing a screen is use either a dark background and light text or use a light background and dark text. View the examples below to understand what is considered good and bad contrast.
