Chapter . Background selection
You’re making a photo gallery and need a suitable background. What color to use? Neutrals are best. White is clean, black is dramatic, and gray has the most depth. Like this:
White is clean, fresh, inexpensive, and always easy. Make sure it’s pure white, not something off, which merely looks ordinary and not designed. White photo edges (A) blend in. Black is bold and sophisticated and onscreen will brighten your photos! Black edges (B) blend in. Gray is most versatile, accommodating light and dark edges. Against gray (right) you can add a shadow, border, or both.
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