Embarrassed by bad colors...what is best practice for table formating?

[PP3321]

I made a table like below, using orange and yellow.
My client was making fun of colors of my choice...

Is there any documentation or articles on Table formatting (colors & borders especially?)

I just want to make something that has:

-easy for the eye
-good balance
-clarity

I would appreciate if anyone could guide me to useful resources...

Thank you....

 

[NARAYANK991]

Hi ,

See if there is anything helpful in the following links :

http://chandoo.org/wp/2011/12/05/excel-formatting-tips/

http://www.performance-ideas.com/2012/08/15/dashboard-colors/

http://www.datapine.com/blog/how-to-create-stunning-dashboards/

However , my suggestion is , when ever you do a project for a client , they may be a customer , your boss , or even a colleague , first take their opinions / suggestions on what , according to them , would be a good color scheme ; some organizations have their standard color schemes which they would like to be followed ; it is always good to know about these beforehand.

Narayan

 

[PP3321]

Thank you for the articles...