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It really depends mostly on the subject or on the image I want to use for the header for the most part. Usually I tend to avoid extremely bright or sparkly layouts simply because I don't like them and they hurt my eyes on the long run.

I pretty much use whatever works best with the image I plan to use for the layout and the colors available in it. I've also started to like using this color (#0D0D0D) with the lighten effect in my layouts lately, especially with the darker ones. xD

I didn't realize that I had a pattern with colors until the good people at Remixers on livejournal pointed out that my layouts tend to be a mix of aquatic, pastel, and neutral shades. It's interesting how third parties can notice things about your sites that you don't yourself.

I use to pick out random Colourlovers palettes too, and build a layout around my choice. After a while, I stopped going to that site and just picked colors that reflected my mood - which is probably how I ended up with mostly aquatic-pastel-neutral designs.

Ava, that's a great way to make layouts, based on your mood. I've done that with writing but have not perfected listening to that instinct when I make layouts. I'm still learning!

I tend to think of it as lethargy, but a comfortable sense of instinct sounds good as well. haha.

I'm glad to hear you're learning to be more relaxed with design. In the mean time, your extra efforts are appreciated as well. :)

I love playing with colours! I love making things bright and contrasting...although I usually end up toning things down for layouts. I'm always afraid that it'll be too much. I never usually begin with a set colour scheme in mind, and sometimes just through messing around with the colours completely changes the layout too.

I love bright colours in everyday life. I can't abide everything being neutral coloured!

Ava wrote:I didn't realize that I had a pattern with colors until the good people at Remixers on livejournal pointed out that my layouts tend to be a mix of aquatic, pastel, and neutral shades. It's interesting how third parties can notice things about your sites that you don't yourself.

I use to pick out random Colourlovers palettes too, and build a layout around my choice. After a while, I stopped going to that site and just picked colors that reflected my mood - which is probably how I ended up with mostly aquatic-pastel-neutral designs.

I think I am doing that too. I have tried to make brighter, more colorful layouts, but in the end they don't feel "me", and I end up changing them to something that revolves around more subdued colors. With these things I never know if it's stagnation or staying true to yourself, heh.