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It should be white text on a blue background. That's what I see. Perhaps it looks different on different computers. I am NOT a designer though, so I won't even pretend to argue the current design is optimal.


> It should be white text on a blue background. That's what I see.

Let's let readers judge for themselves: http://i.imgur.com/6Qtch.png

That's gray.

> Perhaps it looks different on different computers.

Yes -- something that's not true for black text on a white background.

> I am NOT a designer though, so I won't even pretend to argue the current design is optimal.

In that case, a more conventional design might be a better choice -- one in which the contrast between text and background is sufficient to render your pages readable.

I've always favored sites that set themselves apart with their atypical content rather than their atypical color choices.

There are many examples of practical color choices. Everywhere you look, there are sites with reasonable choices. HN, for example.

Or visit the most popular web sites:

http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/most-popular-websites

Notice anything? All of them have black text on a white or very light background. No exceptions.

More on this topic:

http://contrastrebellion.com/




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