: How to choose colors for a website layout? Given that I'm new to graphic design and I'm trying to design the homepage of my website, I can't really understand the reason why I can't make

Given that I'm new to graphic design and I'm trying to design the homepage of my website, I can't really understand the reason why I can't make the homepage color "shine".

I'm sorry for the advertising but I'll give a list of websites that I believe have a "shining" color so you can help me in my way to do that:
postmarkapp.com/ www.taskrabbit.com/ rypple.com/
Those 3 sites have a background that "shines". I can't accomplish that.. everything seems light and blurry when I do it. I've tried to look for books, guides.. anything that can help me out!

Thanks!

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I tend to play with Adobe Kuler. It's a great way to combine and create color swatches. It also has an archive of swarches others have created from wich you can draw inspiration.

You should definately learn Color theory though, as it gives you a great background in what colors work and why.

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@Looi7658678

You need to start studying Color Theory. It's a very large subject, but you cant start on this great article.
webdesign.tutsplus.com/articles/design-theory/an-introduction-to-color-theory-for-web-designers/

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@Goswami567

Maybe this will help you out: www.knorrpage.de/colormatch.html
A little tool who combines colors that match.
Also good knowledge of photoshop (specially the gradiant tool) will help you to make vibrant websites.

Your question is kind off vague, i hope this helps you.

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