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How to Use Color in HMI and SCADA Projects

How to Use Color in HMI and SCADA Projects

Stop Picking Colors Randomly for Your HMI Projects!

Let’s be real — we’ve all seen those chaotic screens where every button screams for attention in a different color. It’s messy, distracting, and worst of all… it makes your project look unprofessional. 

Here’s the truth:

Choosing colors on your own — without a palette, without purpose — hurts your design more than it helps. In this video, I show two examples:

  • A poorly designed HMI interface with clashing colors.
  • A clean, smooth project I designed for oil & gas drilling — easy on the eyes, functional, and aesthetic. 

So what’s the secret?

Use curated color palettes from tools like Color Hunt.
You can literally search for any vibe or main color (e.g., “red”) and find balanced color combinations that just work.

Instead of spending hours tweaking shades and ending up with something that looks like a kindergarten project — you get modern, clean, and consistent results.

Bonus Tip: Don’t just pick your favorite colors — pick colors that support the functionality of your interface. Users should understand the screen at a glance, not get distracted by rainbow chaos.

Liam Siahtiri

Liam Siahtiri

I’m passionate about PLCs and industrial automation, with a focus on complex programming, communication protocols, and SCADA systems. My goal is to develop practical, project-based training to fill the gap in industry education and give back to the field that shaped my growth. I hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering.
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