Re: [boost] Re: Re: [Poll] New look-n-feel for Boost documentation

From: Joel (joel_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-10-01 05:22:06

Reid Sweatman wrote:

> Maybe a scheme like this (only major colors here; I'm not trying to design
> the entire doc style <g>):
> 
>     Major headings:     0x006699     (dark blue-teal)
>     Backdrop:             0xEDFFFF    (very pale blue-teal)
>     Box 1:                  0xC1EAFC    (desaturated light blue)
>     Box 2:                  0xD5EEF4    (very desaturated light blue)
>     Contrast Color:      0xFF7856    (hot orange)
>     Body Text:            0x000000    (black)
> 
> I think most people will find this a very pleasing combination that's not
> wildly different from the existing one.  Just a bit perkier and easier on
> the eyes.  I've got a sample page done in PhotoShop kicked up in front of me
> right now, and frankly, after coming up with it, I believe I'll work a more
> involved version of it into the product I support, as I find that I'm rather
> pleased with it myself.

Can we take a peek at the sample page?

Cheers,
-- 
Joel de Guzman
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