Stop adding sh*t.

Can I add more colours?

Does it benefit your user?

Too many colours can create a sense of confusion. It can make your website look busy, disorganised, unfocused, and childish.

Like my old boss used to say, “Don’t make it look like a Christmas Tree”

Use consistency throughout your design to help users interact and become familiar with elements. For example use the same colours for links to help users easily navigate your site.

Read more: Using colour.