A theoretical examination of these two components establishes a foundation for developing practical guidelines for color interfaces. This paper will briefly examine theoretical aspects of both components and established techniques and tools for the effective use of color for software interface design. Conversely, the inappropriate use of color can seriously reduce the functionality of a display system.
Color is a major component in GUIs.
Appropriate color use can aid user memory and facilitate the formation of effective mental models. As Murch noted above, the effective use of color can be a powerful tool. However, ineffective use of color can degrade an application's performance and lessen user satisfaction. Due to these issues, we feel the effective use of color in computer interfaces is an important HCI topic that needs to be examined when considering interface design. Fundamentals of Color To understand the potential of color in interfaces, we need to examine some fundamental characteristics of color perception.