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Overusing Accent Colors Lowers User Efficiency on Interfaces

Overusing Accent Colors Lowers User Efficiency on Interfaces

Choosing colors for interactive elements

Mar 30, 2021
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Your interface likely uses an accent color to highlight interactive elements. It’s usually your brand color or another color you’ve designated. When you use the same accent color on multiple elements, they compete with each other. You should avoid doing this because it scatters the user’s attention and lowers their efficiency.

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