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​How to Overcome Color Perception Challenges in Game Design?

Descent Into Darkness(DEMO)
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux

After hours of brainstorming the perfect menu design, I finally decided—I want it interactive. But oh boy, I had no idea how tricky it would be to balance the room’s lighting with button colors that actually stand out!

At first, everything either blended into the background or looked painfully out of place. Why is picking the right shade so hard? I tweaked hues, adjusted saturation, and even reconsidered the entire palette—multiple times.

Here’s an example of the struggle:

Maybe I’m overcomplicating it, but when it clicks, it’ll be worth it. 

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