New PF Style- Which color should be default?

Adam · 07-25-2011, 07:33 AM

Our new style comes in three colors, as before. Which of the three looks best, and should be used as the default color scheme?

In order to avoid bias, I am not including screenshots or listing the colors here. Please click the links to preview each color. IE 6-8 users- please don't vote, as you'll just see the old green style. Update your browser to version 9 instead, if possible.

Color 1

Color 2

Color 3

Whatever color is chosen as the DEFAULT, each member will still be able to pick from the other new skins or even the older classic themes if they prefer. Members with older browsers which do not support the new skins will simply default to one of the classic themes (or to whichever one they have set).

Adam
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Last edited by MRRiley; 07-27-2011 at 03:16 AM.

Adam · 07-25-2011, 07:36 AM

Read about the new style's features here

**rparmar** · 07-25-2011, 08:25 AM

This is pretty easy. Regardless of personal preference, the default should be that which most people will be familiar and comfortable with. Since the recommended web link default colour is blue, the blue scheme should be the standard.

**Swissidoodle** · 07-25-2011, 08:26 AM

Color # 2 is verry nice

ogunturkay · 07-25-2011, 08:40 AM

Color 2 (Red)

mickeyobe · 07-25-2011, 08:40 AM

Red.

Whatever colour is chosen I hope it is used for the rather ugly black section at the top of the page as well.

Mickey

bogdanel · 07-25-2011, 08:41 AM

sorry, my Opera 11.50 sees them all red...

Kranky · 07-25-2011, 08:43 AM

The new design looks great with all three colors! Good work! My favorite color of the three choices is #2.

arbib · 07-25-2011, 08:43 AM

I actually liked green.. #3
Nice job Adam and crew..

Pauld · 07-25-2011, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by bogdanel

sorry, my Opera 11.50 sees them all red...

Mine does as well but if you click on each color it will open a new tab in that color. I've had mine set to red by default since I joined. There is something about the green that just bugs me.

Vote Color 2! RED

Lemmy · 07-25-2011, 08:45 AM

I find the blue easiest on the eye.

Joffmeister · 07-25-2011, 08:53 AM

Red seems good. Go for red.

Ruspast · 07-25-2011, 08:55 AM

I tink the GREEN looks the classiest and the softest of the 3 choices, although the red and black correspond to the Pentax color scheme.

bwy · 07-25-2011, 08:55 AM

#1 and #3 are both nice, in that order. #2 not as much.

DogLover · 07-25-2011, 08:55 AM

Of the ones presented, I prefer the blue. I would actually love to see something with a black background, as that is so much easier on the eyes. I know you guys may think that is too derivative of the other guys, but hey, they had to do something right, right?

View Poll Results: Which color should be default?
Color 1	168	31.64%
Color 2	205	38.61%
Color 3	158	29.76%
Voters: 531. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2011, 08:26 AM	#4
Swissidoodle Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hayes, VA Posts: 74	New layout Color # 2 is verry nice

07-25-2011, 08:40 AM	#5
ogunturkay Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Östergötland, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 217	Red Color 2 (Red)

07-25-2011, 08:53 AM	#12
Joffmeister New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Woking, Surrey Posts: 3	New layout Red seems good. Go for red.

07-25-2011, 08:55 AM	#13
Ruspast New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 12	Green #3 I tink the GREEN looks the classiest and the softest of the 3 choices, although the red and black correspond to the Pentax color scheme.

07-25-2011, 07:33 AM	#1
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	New PF Style- Which color should be default? Our new style comes in three colors, as before. Which of the three looks best, and should be used as the default color scheme? In order to avoid bias, I am not including screenshots or listing the colors here. Please click the links to preview each color. IE 6-8 users- please don't vote, as you'll just see the old green style. Update your browser to version 9 instead, if possible. Color 1 Color 2 Color 3 Whatever color is chosen as the DEFAULT, each member will still be able to pick from the other new skins or even the older classic themes if they prefer. Members with older browsers which do not support the new skins will simply default to one of the classic themes (or to whichever one they have set). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: Last edited by MRRiley; 07-27-2011 at 03:16 AM.

07-25-2011, 07:36 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597 Original Poster	Read about the new style's features here Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-25-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	This is pretty easy. Regardless of personal preference, the default should be that which most people will be familiar and comfortable with. Since the recommended web link default colour is blue, the blue scheme should be the standard.

07-25-2011, 08:40 AM	#6
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Red. Whatever colour is chosen I hope it is used for the rather ugly black section at the top of the page as well. Mickey

07-25-2011, 08:41 AM	#7
bogdanel New Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Photos: Gallery Posts: 6	sorry, my Opera 11.50 sees them all red...

07-25-2011, 08:43 AM	#8
Kranky New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Friedrichshafen Photos: Gallery Posts: 15	The new design looks great with all three colors! Good work! My favorite color of the three choices is #2.

07-25-2011, 08:43 AM	#9
arbib Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Camby, Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	I actually liked green.. #3 Nice job Adam and crew..

07-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#10
Pauld Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 507	Originally posted by bogdanel sorry, my Opera 11.50 sees them all red... Mine does as well but if you click on each color it will open a new tab in that color. I've had mine set to red by default since I joined. There is something about the green that just bugs me. Vote Color 2! RED

07-25-2011, 08:45 AM	#11
Lemmy Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: London Posts: 5	I find the blue easiest on the eye.

07-25-2011, 08:55 AM	#14
bwy New Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United States Posts: 10	#1 and #3 are both nice, in that order. #2 not as much.

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DogLover Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,054	Of the ones presented, I prefer the blue. I would actually love to see something with a black background, as that is so much easier on the eyes. I know you guys may think that is too derivative of the other guys, but hey, they had to do something right, right?