by ctaulbee » Mon Jun 08, 2020 4:27 pm
I have found over the years that harsh blacks and whites often create too much contrast depending on the color palette of the art, meaning on texts or titles primarily I find it best to reduce that effect, this was something pointed out to me many, many years ago by a good friend.
The idea is to dial down 100% white or 100% Black on those items by a few percentage points, one could also reduce their opacity ever so slightly or add a very slight tint, texture or gradient to them so they are less stark and harsh.
[attachment=43695:Harsh_colors.jpg]
The effect is subtle but that is the intent
Your eye is the best judge of these things, thus it is best to just try and see.
I have found over the years that harsh blacks and whites often create too much contrast depending on the color palette of the art, meaning on texts or titles primarily I find it best to reduce that effect, this was something pointed out to me many, many years ago by a good friend.
The idea is to dial down 100% white or 100% Black on those items by a few percentage points, one could also reduce their opacity ever so slightly or add a very slight tint, texture or gradient to them so they are less stark and harsh.
[attachment=43695:Harsh_colors.jpg]
The effect is subtle but that is the intent :D
Your eye is the best judge of these things, thus it is best to just try and see.
:D