Color Scheme Inspiration – Good Morning!


Good Morning Color Schemes

I apologize for the delayed announcement of results. This was originally slated for launch at the beginning of the past weekend. Server issues (that are hopefully now resolved) kept us delayed.
– Zach

This round of inspiration is provided by the community and A.M. hours. These are just ten great representatives of the palettes posted for our “Good Morning!” color scheme contest.

Almost all photos below are all found via Flickr (follow image links for author info). Color schemes are available to download through COLOURlovers.

First Place

Submitted by Robin Cannon
Sun_over_Road_Ends

Second Place

Submitted by Max Stanworth
Splash_Of_Grass

Third Place

Submitted by webbografico
Good Morning BartGood_Morning_Bart!

Fourth Place

Submitted by Callum Chapman
Morning_Coffee

Fifth Place

Submitted by Stephanie
Mountain_Sunrise


Runners Up

We received many color scheme submissions for this contest. Here are a few that we thought did an admirable job at saying good morning!

Submitted by eweible
Morning BreakfastBalanced_breakfast

Submitted by Derek Ohanesian
Mountain_Sunrise

Submitted by Callum Chapman
Morning_in_the_50s

Submitted by Marghet
csi-eagle-creek-morningGood_Morning_Sunrise

Wake_Up__Fish

A League All His Own

This was hands down the most unique interpretation of “Good Morning!” that this contest saw submitted. I’m still not entirely sure what I’m looking at with your inspiration image but Joël Cox, you deserve some recognition.

Morning_colours

Wake Up!

Even though this contest has ended, we’d still love to see you get involved with creating your own color schemes. If you make a particularly awesome one, post it to our official Colourlovers group! Your palette may end up being a starting point for future color scheme posts. You’ll even be featured front and center for your stroke of genius.

Note to contest winners: You should receive an email notifying your of your victory by the end of the day. If you haven’t received a contact from me by tomorrow and you’re in the top five, get in touch to claim your business cards from BizCard.

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About Zach Dunn

Zach is web designer/developer for One Mighty Roar from Massachusetts, USA. He is currently studying Multimedia Web Design & Development at the University of Hartford. Follow him on Twitter @zachdunn.

 

Discussion

  1. Callum Chapman

    April 20th, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    excellent! congratulations everyone and thank you for giving me fourth place!! i don’t think i’ve ever won a competition before!!

    Callum Chapman’s last blog post..Graphic Designers to follow – April 19th 2009

  2. aravind

    April 20th, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    This is really inspiring!
    Great color schemes!!

    aravind’s last blog post..3000 Business Card Giveaway: Winners Announced!

  3. Robin Cannon

    April 20th, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    That’s awesome, thank you! I think I struck it lucky in finding an inspirational photo with a great mix of colors, but that first place is really pleasing and motivational. Thanks once again.

    Robin Cannon’s last blog post..Funky Friday Collection – 17 April 2009

  4. webbografico

    April 20th, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    thanks a lot for my third place (thanks also from my marvellous dog Bart!).

  5. Max Stanworth

    April 20th, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Cool i know exactly what im getting printed! gunna do some guerilla advertising hehe, definatly some great colour schemes. Thanks

    Max Stanworth’s last blog post..Space and Planet Photoshop Tutorials To Create Amazing Space Scenes

  6. Joël Cox

    April 20th, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Haha, awesome. Great job all. I love to see all these different interpretations of ‘Good Morning’.

    My inspiration image actually is a warm water well with different kind of bacteria, all displaying their own color in the first sunbeams of the day :)

    Joël Cox’s last blog post..Waarom T-Mobile thetering voor iPhone OS 3 moet toestaan

  7. Stephanie

    April 20th, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Yay! Thanks very much, Zach :)

  8. Edward.H

    April 20th, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    thanks , those samples inspires me.I have submitted a link of this article to our website in order to share it with more people ,check:
    http://www.webmasterclip.com/story/color-scheme-inspiration

  9. Anime Art

    April 20th, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    superb entries and color combination.

    Anime Art’s last blog post..Blasting Art Contest Voting Starts

  10. Anigma

    April 20th, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Cool beans. Thats some inspirational stuff. Who woulda thought nature was so good at creating color schemes =P

  11. Zach Dunn

    April 20th, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    @Joël

    I actually ended up on Wikipedia for a solid 15 minutes reading up on the Morning Glory pool and related things in nature. Thanks for the unexpected lesson in wilderness.

    (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_Pool)

  12. Mainostoimisto Solutio

    April 21st, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    Good morning! Really nice and inspirating colors! I Did wake up with smile :D

  13. Silvino González

    April 22nd, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Wow congrats, great jobs.

  14. joão ramos

    April 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Best article of the day ;)

  15. Callum Chapman

    April 24th, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    wow, i’m glad so many people liked the competition results :) i agree though, it is very inspirational!

    Callum Chapman’s last blog post..Review Competiton: Advertising space to be won!

  16. vitoMedia

    April 24th, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    woooooo, I luv the old clock :) can’t find those anywhere now….

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