June 4, 2003
Colors and Toilets
I remember talking with Yush a little while back about color schemes and how different people have different tastes for color schemes. As a web developer, I've realized that a good color scheme is crucial for a website.
In the back of my mind, I've always wondered if there was a good mathematical method of selecting colors. Yesterday, I was linked to this pretty cool website that generates a 6 color palette based on a color that you like. At first glimpse (this thing is done in JS), the first box is based on your color, while the next two are offsets of the color being selected ... looks like they took a normal 16-range and split it into groups of 5 (i *think*, i have not actually done the math to see) ... while the last two are offsetting tones.
This is quite interesting. I want to generate a PHP version of this which will let you input one hexadecimal color and have the script generate 6 colors. Besides being incredibly cool, this could have great implications for Tabulas and its auto-generation of CSS.
What I'm thinking so far is this:
There is a list of about 10 transition of colors. You select a transition scheme that you like. Then you go to the next page and do so again. And then a third page.
Based on the three selections, the script figures out which transitions you like best (the colormatch site above automatically assumes everyone likes the equal offsets, which may be true) based on your selections. Then you input a hexcode, and have the script generate 6 colors. Even cooler will be if I can figure out how to autoassign these colors to specific classes within the CSS files (this'll be easier once I standardize each page).... imagine taking a short survey, inputting your favorite color, and having the script generate colors for you?
On another note, I've decided I hate low flush toilets with a PASSION. No matter how much these damn things save on a per flush basis, it's offset by the fact that every single person I've heard in the bathroom flushing one of these toilets flush them at least 3 times. That includes me.
It's obnoxious. Goddamn environmentalists making my life difficult ...
In the back of my mind, I've always wondered if there was a good mathematical method of selecting colors. Yesterday, I was linked to this pretty cool website that generates a 6 color palette based on a color that you like. At first glimpse (this thing is done in JS), the first box is based on your color, while the next two are offsets of the color being selected ... looks like they took a normal 16-range and split it into groups of 5 (i *think*, i have not actually done the math to see) ... while the last two are offsetting tones.
This is quite interesting. I want to generate a PHP version of this which will let you input one hexadecimal color and have the script generate 6 colors. Besides being incredibly cool, this could have great implications for Tabulas and its auto-generation of CSS.
What I'm thinking so far is this:
There is a list of about 10 transition of colors. You select a transition scheme that you like. Then you go to the next page and do so again. And then a third page.
Based on the three selections, the script figures out which transitions you like best (the colormatch site above automatically assumes everyone likes the equal offsets, which may be true) based on your selections. Then you input a hexcode, and have the script generate 6 colors. Even cooler will be if I can figure out how to autoassign these colors to specific classes within the CSS files (this'll be easier once I standardize each page).... imagine taking a short survey, inputting your favorite color, and having the script generate colors for you?
On another note, I've decided I hate low flush toilets with a PASSION. No matter how much these damn things save on a per flush basis, it's offset by the fact that every single person I've heard in the bathroom flushing one of these toilets flush them at least 3 times. That includes me.
It's obnoxious. Goddamn environmentalists making my life difficult ...
Posted by roy on June 4, 2003 at 07:53 AM | 8 Comments
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sparkplug
roy
carolly
PubertY2K
Also, do you poop boulders or something? Low flush toilets are usually good enough for me.
roy
I dunno man. I always need a few flushes. I flush once and there's always "backwash." It's gross.
Daniel (guest)
sweetnov83