Designfeedr argues for ditching color and exploring black and white in design. From the article:
Working in black-and-white is essentially a limitation, you have one less tool at your disposal after all. You'll have to get by without using color to set the mood or focal point. Once you get the hang of working without color though you'll start to see that the limitation you imposed on yourself actually has some very strong benefits.Black and White in webdesign ends up being difficult as the difference between #000 and #FFF on a back lit screen are strong and without gray injected into the mix it can be tough for the eyes. However, done well and it can be a stunning design. For instance: Subtraction, Non-format, Scrollie, Designate Online and Back to Help. Mike and Maaike also have a black and white design, but it is an awful website. Why would I want to enter their site when I am already on it? The inside is difficult to navigate as well. Poor design. For webdesign, rather than black and white, it is interesting to focus on a minimal palette. This site for instance uses pale blue, brown and shades of gray; plus copious amounts of white space in order to relax the eye and present information. Minimalsites.com has plenty more in that style of minimalism. (reply)
