Reply To: Would it be looked down on if you completely copy the color scheme of a website?

[sarahbellum]

Color schemes are totally ok to use. As a designer, I do that quite frequently; if I see a scheme that works great together, I may snapshot it and save it. It isn’t necessarily looked-down upon. I wouldn’t recommend using colors that are used with competitors.

Although there is more to design than color, color is still very important. Don’t discard it and don’t use certain colors just because it looks good. Think about what/who you are representing and the branding on the site. Be sure it is a good fit for your audience.