Dark or light colors on forums?

[AHA7]

Hello,

Although I like dark colors more I prefer to use forums with light colors, especially light blue.
What do you prefer?

[infinitomagazine]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I preffer dark colours aswell, I think dark colours like black are perfect

[shortd81]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

Honestly depends on the type of forum it is. Most gaming forums look great in dark colors but say a forum about pets would look great in lighter colors. Being colors do have a little effect in moods.

Just my $0.02

[Purity]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I would have to say i actly like forums with lighter colours coss the darker forums are really hard on the eyes and i just get sick of it really

[sweetangel]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I'd go for light colors especially if its for business purposes. But if its a gaming forum, probably dark colors suit.

[recha]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I normally don't care about the colours as long as they are user-friendly. Those typical beige and blue tones are always fine for me. And i guess for most users, too.

[Joe]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I prefer dark colored forums. I think bright colored forums aren't that nice to look at.

[Aspire]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

The use of color should depend upon the target audience. As rightly pointed out a forum on games would look great in dark color whereas the a different forum on technical discussions would look better in sharp and vibrant colors. And colors do affect the mood of a person.

[Cut]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I like dark colors also. But sometimes it is hard to read. So you might want to go lighter than you would want to.

[googoo]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

Light colors are better and usually more attractive for the users, but it really depends on the type of website you want to design. Mostly of them are better in light colors, but sites for gaming, forums usually have dark colors.

[dasha101]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I think forum color should jive with what the forum is all about and what are your target members. But most forums uses light colors for it is very clear for the eyes.

[8everything]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I have to say light colors because I've been to dark colored forums and they seem closed and confusing. With light colors, there's more of a sense of.. openess which is always good

[MrsWrite]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

Light colors are better and usually more attractive for the users, but it really depends on the type of website you want to design. Mostly of them are better in light colors, but sites for gaming, forums usually have dark colors.

I agree. It's based on the theme of the forum. For the site I visit I see a lot of lighter colors though. I'm not much into gaming. When I do visit those forums though I notice they they are done in dark colors.

I also agree with the poster that said dark colors are confusing.

[rodylovely]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

I like dark colors on forums, especially dark red and black.

[petras16]

Re: Dark or light colors on forums?

In my opinion best are dark colors colors, although light colors are ok too.