Mastering the 60-30-10 Color Rule in UI Design

00:00 Introduction to the 60-30-10 Color Rule

The 60-30-10 color rule is a guideline for achieving a balanced and mature color scheme in mobile UI design. It suggests using 60% of a neutral color, 30% of a primary color, and 10% for accents or call-to-action elements. This method helps avoid distracting and overwhelming designs.

00:30 Implementing the Rule

An example illustrates the difference between an immature color scheme and a refined one using the 60-30-10 rule. By applying this rule, the design becomes more cohesive, with the neutral color providing a foundation, the primary color highlighting key areas, and the accent color drawing attention to important actions.

01:00 Variations and Flexibility

The 60-30-10 rule is flexible and can be adapted. Examples of designs that successfully implement or slightly deviate from the rule are discussed. This includes using bright colors as the dominant hue or adjusting the proportions while maintaining the core concept of the rule.

02:00 Conclusion

The video emphasizes the importance of thoughtful color usage in UI design, encouraging viewers to apply the 60-30-10 rule while also embracing creative variations.