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Uchū – Color palette for internet lovers (uchu.style)

681 points by NetOpWibby · 533 days ago · 272 comments on HN

Article summary

The article presents a color palette called Uchū, designed for internet lovers, which includes a range of colors with their respective values in the OKLCH color space. The palette is showcased on the author's personal website and other projects. The author is open to feedback and suggestions on how to improve the palette and its usage. The palette is available for use and can be copied to the clipboard.

Main themes

  • Color palette design
  • Internet aesthetics
  • Accessibility and readability
  • Personal projects and showcases
  • Design feedback and suggestions

What commenters say

  • The color palette is visually appealing, but it's hard to fully appreciate its effectiveness without seeing it in use on a real UI.
  • Some users appreciate the unique design of the author's personal website, while others suggest improvements, such as making section titles sticky.
  • There is a debate about the importance of readability and contrast in design, with some arguing that it's overemphasized and others stressing its significance for accessibility.
  • The use of OS settings and built-in accessibility features can help address readability concerns, but may not be sufficient for all users.
  • The author's approach to creating the color palette involved selecting favorite colors, applying filters, and making edits, resulting in a unique and personalized design.
  • Some users disagree with the trend of prioritizing readability over aesthetics, arguing that it can lead to unattractive and eye-straining designs.
  • The author is open to feedback and willing to make changes, such as adding RSS feed links to the website's head section.
  • The color palette's effectiveness and readability are subjective and depend on individual preferences and needs.