Why color pickers and palettes are bad for you
Argues that over-reliance on color pickers and palette galleries hinders learning and effective design communication.
Zell Liew is a front-end developer, writer, and creator known for deep, practical explorations of CSS, JavaScript, accessibility, and modern web tooling. His work blends thoughtful technical guidance with personal reflections on life, work, and growth, and is frequently featured on CSS-Tricks and Splendid Labz.
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Argues that over-reliance on color pickers and palette galleries hinders learning and effective design communication.
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