Color Scheme Options for danqi-guo.com

A · Current — Deep Navy Blue

Character

Authoritative, serious, professional. Deep navy communicates academic gravitas. This palette reads as classic, credible, and very well-suited for a political science researcher on the job market. It's safe and polished — exactly what hiring committees expect.

B · Cool Slate

Character

Modern, tech-forward, clean. Charcoal slate with a sky-blue accent feels contemporary and slightly warmer than the current navy. The lighter primary color gives the overall design more breathing room. Good choice if you want a slightly more approachable, tech-adjacent feel — fitting given your AI/digital governance research.

C · Wine & Rose

Character

Distinctive, warm, intellectual. Deep wine/burgundy is less common in academia, which makes it memorable. Subtle and sophisticated — the pink-rose background tint adds warmth without being loud. A bold choice that still reads as scholarly. Works especially well if you want your site to stand out from the sea of blue academic portfolios.

D · Forest Green

Character

Grounded, calm, slightly humanistic. Deep forest green with a very light mint background reads as thoughtful and natural. Less commonly used in political science, but still professional enough. Has a slightly environmental/humanities tone — could resonate with your environmental governance work. Very readable with good contrast.

E · Terracotta

Character

Warm, personal, earthy. Deep terracotta/rust with a warm cream background gives the site a very personal and approachable feel. The warmth is inviting, and the dark burnt-orange accent is vibrant without being garish. A more daring choice — shows personality. Less "traditional academic" but still elegant and highly readable.