While we may not be thinking about it, the color of the things we see affects our emotions. Color is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal someone to take an action, incite physiological reactions, and even influence your mood. And in web design, we see how color is as important or even more than the written content or other various web design elements. 

But there is a psychology behind color in that your hypothalamus sees a color then send signals to your adrenal glands that, in turn, signal the release of hormones. These hormones can cause fluctuations in your mood, influence emotion, or cause a resulting behavior. 

So choosing the right color can help you not only aesthetically look put together, but also cause people to engage and take action on your site. Simply put,

While there are many design trends out there you should avoid, here is the top 9 you should watch out for. Whether you’re building a website, or just feel like your site is not stacking up to the rest, avoid the following web design temptations.