Write for Us

What We Publish

OmniColor accepts guest articles on topics related to:

• Color theory — harmony, contrast, psychology, cultural meaning
• Color formats — HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, OKLCH, color spaces
• Design systems — tokens, scales, theming, dark mode
• Accessibility — WCAG, contrast, color blindness, inclusive design
• Web development — CSS color, gradients, custom properties, canvas
• Image processing — color extraction, quantization, histogram analysis
• Color science — colorimetry, perceptual color spaces, Delta E

We do not publish:

• Generic "10 best color tools" listicles
• Product reviews or sponsored content
• AI-generated content
• Content that has been published elsewhere
• Articles primarily designed for backlink building

What We Look For

• Genuine expertise — you work in the field you are writing about
• Specific examples — real cases, real code, real colors
• Original perspective — something beyond a Wikipedia summary
• Technical accuracy — everything you claim should be verifiable
• Clear writing — no jargon walls, no filler
• Properly cited sources — W3C specs, research papers, documentation

Article Length

We prefer in-depth articles:

• Short guides: 800–1,200 words
• Standard articles: 1,200–2,000 words
• In-depth guides: 2,000–4,000 words

Length should be driven by the topic, not padded to hit a target.

Editorial Requirements

• Original content only: No plagiarism, no AI-generated text, no content republished from your own blog or elsewhere.
• Rights: You retain copyright of your work, but grant OmniColor a permanent, non-exclusive license to publish and republish in any medium.
• Editing: We will edit for clarity, accuracy and SEO, but we will not alter your meaning without approval.
• Attribution: You will receive an author byline and short bio.
• Backlinks: We link to legitimate sources, not to commercial sites or clients for SEO purposes.
• Fact-checking: All factual claims should be verifiable. We reserve the right to edit anything unverifiable.

Compensation

OmniColor is a small independent project. We currently do not pay for guest articles. If we are able to offer compensation in the future, we will update this page.

What we do offer:

• Quality exposure: Our articles reach designers, developers and color enthusiasts worldwide.
• Author byline and bio: With a link to your website or portfolio.
• Permanent attribution: Your name stays on the article permanently.
• Social sharing: We share new articles on our social channels (when we have them).
• RSS distribution: Articles are distributed via our RSS feed.

How to Pitch

Send an email to editorial@omnicolor.pages.dev with the subject line "Guest Post Pitch — [Topic]".

Include:

• Proposed title
• Short outline (3–5 bullets of what you will cover)
• Your credentials — one paragraph on your background and why you are qualified
• 2–3 writing samples — links to published work
• Estimated length and turnaround time

We respond to pitches within 10 business days. If we do not respond, feel free to follow up once.

What Happens After Acceptance

1. Approval: We confirm the pitch and topic scope.
2. Draft: You write the article following our style guide.
3. Editorial review: Our team reviews for accuracy, clarity and editorial fit.
4. Revisions: You may be asked to revise content or add examples.
5. Publication: We schedule the article and notify you when it goes live.
6. Follow-up: If we receive significant feedback or corrections, we will notify you.

Style Guide Highlights

When writing, keep these principles in mind:

• Sentence case for headings — "Color formats explained" not "Color Formats Explained"
• Use Oxford comma — "red, green, and blue"
• Short sentences — prefer clarity over impressiveness
• Define jargon — don't assume the reader knows HSV from OKLCH
• Include code — CSS or JavaScript examples when relevant
• Use real color values — no placeholder #000000 unless that's the actual example
• Link to sources — W3C, MDN, research papers when citing
• Include visual examples — color swatches, comparison tables, screenshots

Topics We Are Actively Looking For

Current gaps in our content that we would love to fill:

• OKLCH and other modern CSS color functions
• APCA (Advanced Perceptual Contrast Algorithm) explained
• Color in WebGL and Three.js
• Color psychology research — what is actually proven vs assumed
• Designing accessible data visualization
• Color in printed materials vs screens — the gamut gap
• Color in animation and motion design
• Building color palettes for specific industries (healthcare, fintech, education)

Rights and Legal

• By submitting a pitch, you confirm the article is your original work and not published elsewhere.
• You grant OmniColor a permanent, non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
• You retain copyright of your work and may republish it on your own site after 90 days, with attribution back to OmniColor.
• We reserve the right to remove any article at any time (typically only if it violates our editorial standards).