The sidebar is the main component for navigating an interface. Users use it daily, so choosing the optimal color scheme is imperative. However, a few questions come to mind, such as which scheme best aids findability and which is easiest on the eyes.
The color scheme choices most designers use are White, Tinted, Shaded, and Black. White and Black schemes have no hue, but Tinted and Shaded do. There was a sidebar version with a more intense hue, but it wasn’t worth considering because it was an eyesore.
While assessing findability may require a more scientific approach, you can still evaluate a color scheme's impact on the eyes. In simpler terms, which scheme would you find most comfortable if you had to focus on it for extended periods?
It really does depend upon device, environmental lighting, screen quality and settings, but also upon the application (does branding marketing need to factor in or strict optimal usability). I selected "tinted" because it has the most flexibility and is still easy on the eyes. While I love white, studies show that both stark white paper and screens can be tiring on eyes. I also love dark backgrounds, but studies show that it is more difficult to read light text on a dark background.
It really does depend upon device, environmental lighting, screen quality and settings, but also upon the application (does branding marketing need to factor in or strict optimal usability). I selected "tinted" because it has the most flexibility and is still easy on the eyes. While I love white, studies show that both stark white paper and screens can be tiring on eyes. I also love dark backgrounds, but studies show that it is more difficult to read light text on a dark background.
A lot depends on the device, screen settings, and most importantly the environmental light outside of the screen.
what a question...
everything depends on the approved brand colors (main website
colors) and what the dashboard right part will look like :(
Tinted or shaded seems the easiest on the eyes, depending on environmental factors. I selected tinted for the poll.
I love these polls. UX Movement does a great job of teaching designers by using comparisons. Thank you.