I'm developing a new site, and although I know enough basic programming to make the site, I'm not artistically inclined enough to make the site look nice. So, I was hoping I could get some suggestions or something on what colors and fonts go well together to make a nice looking website; only for the users experience.
So, does anyone have any suggestions, or sites that may help me learn about such a thing? I'm really just developing a basic site, so it can be basic colors, just nothing to dark or light I guess. I'm thinking somewhere in the middle.
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Your question covers two distinct areas of design: color theory and typography. Color theory covers why blue text on a red background may not be a good idea. Typography covers the style, usage and spacing of fonts or the letters on the page.
In addition to the links @Luuk provide, you may want to take a look at these:
Typography:
10 Rules Every Designer Should Know - from Webdesigner Depot
A Guide To Web Typography - from I Love Typography
Color Theory:
Colors in Web Design - 1stWebDesigner
Color Theory For Designers - Part 1 - from Smashing Magazine
Color Theory For Designers - Part 2
Color Theory For Designers - Part 3
I had the links handy because I refer to them often. Hope this helps
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