How to choose a colour scheme?

[xxll_martin_llxx]

I've got a template/ layout I'm happy with.

The only thing I'm not happy with is the actual colour scheme. At the moment the colours that the designer used (other than the footer - I changed that) all go together.

I'm looking to use the colours red and blue because the site is mostly about things in the United Kingdom.

I'm just not sure how to make a decent colour scheme out of it though??

http://www.ultrasuk.com

Any help at all?!?

Thanks.

 

[misson]

There are some color scheme design webapps you can use:

• Color Scheme Designer v3
• Color Scheme Designer v2
• Color Wizard
• 25 color scheme generators

They're based on color theory so won't give you a solely red/blue color scheme (red and blue don't have the right relationship to each other), but you should still be able to get something you can use.

 

[intertec]

If you go onto my blog, I have article about it. You can find it at www.designers-blog.com

 

[matza3000]

A good one is http://kuler.adobe.com

 

[GrandeMike]

A good one is http://kuler.adobe.com

I was going to suggest this. I am in love with this site!

 

[xxll_martin_llxx]

Thanks for the replies people. I have been looking at your replies, just not responded right away.

That looks like a great website matza - just what I'm looking for to see what colours go with what.

 

[farscapeone]

If you're interested in really understanding color and how they interact with each other you have to study the color theory. Follow link below to get some basic views on the subject.

http://www.worqx.com/color/index.htm

P.S. It's not just picking the colors, it's about making them work for you

 

[digitalimages]

a couple more sites that I like...
http://websitetips.com/colortools/colorblender/
http://www.colourlovers.com/