Blue Lettering on a Black Background:

Pity the poor viewer who tries to read this. Some coloring combinations should be avoided on the Web and in print. It is always a poor design choice to use blue lettering on a black background. The way human eyes work, it makes the letters appear blurry and like there is a glow around them.

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UMF Instructional Media Center: 3-23-05
Stacey Hodges
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