Less is more, especially regarding color. Sometimes, a good design doesn’t need many elements to stand out. And we’ve curated a list to prove it!
Join us as we delve into the world of limited-color website designs, where a carefully curated palette isn't a limitation but a creative superpower.
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1. Main Street Pontiac by dorsay creative
Standout Features:
- Lively hero section
- Pops of color in sections
- Lots of dynamic elements
Main Street Pontiac’s website design, created by dorsay creative, utilizes colors to differentiate sections on the page. These also offer a nice pop of color from the plain white background.
The different colors are strategically arranged so they don’t overwhelm each other. Some colors serve as the background for different sections, while others are the background for content blocks.
Aside from the fixed navigation bar with a drop-down menu, the lively hero section is the main highlight of this website design. It showcases three images showing different sides of Pontiac, inviting visitors to explore the city.
Aside from the featured articles and the latest news about the city, there’s a list of business opportunities in card-like presentations. When you hover above the heading, the text becomes larger and changes to orange. Even with different colors, the agency found a way to present them without overpowering each other.
2. Rollie by Mark Porter-Smith
Standout Features:
- Youthful and energetic vibe
- Cool hovering effects
- Pastel colors
Mark Porter-Smith's limited-color web design for Rollie is fun and loud. The design conveys a youthful spirit that easily attracts customers. The hero banner's video background, showcasing the brand's latest collection, reinforces this energetic vibe.
The design introduces the brand with straightforward but striking copies through bold font styles while effectively marketing its products.
The image carousel features high-resolution photos of the product and static images or videos of models wearing them for a better look.
As you click on it, you’ll be redirected to the product page, where you’ll find more product photos and information about available sizes, prices, ratings, and descriptions.
3. f99 by Gianluca Rinaldi
Standout Features:
- Stylish monochromatic composition
- Mysterious yet playful homepage
- A geometric layout
Gianluca Rinaldi’s masterpiece web design for f99 showcases the extensive creative possibilities with limited colors.
An abstract figure forms after a brief loading screen with a static noise effect. As you move your cursor around, the figure changes shape, and the lighting behind it also changes.
Another feature of this website design is the information about the designer and a menu that leads you to the designer’s past works, including sound design, artwork, 3D renders, and music page.
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Upon exploring the pages, you'll find past projects with accompanying videos, images, and other visual elements. Unlike websites with the default cursor, the rounded cursor used in this website has a grayscale effect.
4. Plumwood Mountain Journal by Monotonomo
Standout Features:
- Simple color story
- Delicate digital artwork
- Nature-inspired photos
Another website design that offers impressive aesthetics with limited colors is Monotonomo’s work for Plumwood Mountain Journal. Inspired by poetry and nature, this design is as calming as it is gorgeous.
The entire layout features a clean beige background decorated with tree branch drawings. The black-and-white illustration perfectly adds to the background and makes the nature-inspired photos stand out.
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There are images of the ocean and forest across the layout, some of which are animated, allowing you to feel the slow-paced and relaxed vibe of the website.
5. Epic Placements by Groundwrk
Standout Features:
- Muted color palette
- Monochromatic map
- Distinctive About section
Groundwrk’s creative design for Epic Placements earns a spot in our list of the best limited-color website designs. The website relies on clean screens decorated with subtle animations and a muted color palette.
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The design provides a smooth browsing experience with animations and dynamic effects. As you scroll further, you’ll find a monochromatic map of the US with red asterisks as markers.
Even with its enticing homepage, the hidden gem of this website design is the About section, with informative content sections that build a customer-centric narrative.
