{"id":3237,"date":"2013-07-05T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2013-07-05T06:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/?p=3237"},"modified":"2026-03-01T22:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T22:33:55","slug":"using-colour-in-your-resume-yay-or-nay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/using-colour-in-your-resume-yay-or-nay\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Color in Your Resume: Yay or Nay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rt-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"rt-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"rt-takeaways__list\">\n<li>Using color in resumes requires careful consideration; inappropriate colors distract from content and signal unprofessionalism.<\/li>\n<li>Conservative industries and ATS systems may filter or misread color-heavy resumes; minimalist color use is safer.<\/li>\n<li>Accent colors in headers or section dividers improve readability without overwhelming content or confusing ATS parsing.<\/li>\n<li>Resume design should enhance clarity and organization, not artistic expression; content should drive visual hierarchy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>If a hiring manager clicks to open a resume and the document is neon green\u2026 chances are they will not be reading it.<\/b> It is always better to be safe than sorry, and that is why we\u2019ve always recommended to leave colours off your resume.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:<\/strong> This article has been reviewed and updated for 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is a chance that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/will-creativity-get-you-the-job\/\">a hiring manager will appreciate the creativity<\/a> and the unique element of colour in your resume.<\/p>\n<p>There is a chance that adding colour into your resume will help you \u201cstand out from the crowd\u201d. However, there is a greater chance that a hiring manager will dislike the colour, and that you will not be considered as a serious candidate.<\/p>\n<p>It comes down to personal style and preference, and unfortunately it is impossible to determine the hiring manager\u2019s personal style and preference when you\u2019ve never met. For those of you who refuse to keep it black and white \u2013 you <i>can<\/i> use colour, but it will be at your own risk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/resume-target-using-color-in-your-resume-yay-or-nay-2.jpg\" alt=\"Resume Target Using Color In Your Resume Yay Or Nay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5357\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That being said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/\">Resume Target<\/a> polled a group of professionals on LinkedIn to get an answer to this very question: \u201cWould you disregard a resume that incorporates colours?\u201d<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>55 per cent of professionals said No<\/li>\n<li>11 per cent of professionals said Yes<\/li>\n<li>34 per cent of professionals said that it depends on the industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to these results, if you choose to integrate colours into your resume format, you can expect to lose 11 per cent of job opportunities immediately. To be honest, we thought that number would be higher. So why do some hiring managers accept colour while others don\u2019t? We\u2019ve broken down the reasoning so you can decide your course of action.<\/p>\n<h2>Pros<\/h2>\n<p>When light colours are used sparingly throughout a resume, it can help highlight specific areas of information and also break up sections of the resume. Effective light colours to use on resumes include grey, light blue, and pale beige. Bright colours can distract the reader from the content itself, where light colours are much easier on the eye.<\/p>\n<p>When a hiring manager is searching for the right candidate for a role, most of them will not disregard your resume simply because you\u2019ve incorporated colours. The content on your resume is always more important. This is also why the colouring on your resume should be minimal, because the attention should remain on the text, and not on the format.<\/p>\n<h2>Cons<\/h2>\n<p>The use of bright colours on a resume, or too much colour on a resume, is viewed as unprofessional. The traditional resume is black and white. This format is easy on the eyes, easy to read, and easy to follow. That is why it works. When you incorporate bright colours into this format, the focus is immediately shifted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/resume-target-using-color-in-your-resume-yay-or-nay-1.jpg\" alt=\"Resume Target Using Color In Your Resume Yay Or Nay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5356\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Infusing your creativity into your resume is only important<a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/the-top-4-programs-for-creating-resumes\/\"> if creativity is a skill that you are trying to demonstrate <\/a>in your resume.<\/p>\n<p>This is acceptable for professionals within a creative field or industry. For professionals in fields and industries outside of the creative scope, a black and white resume (maybe with a touch of grey) is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/how-to-excel-at-resume-formatting\/\">the most effective format<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">\n     Get job search ready <b>fast<\/b><br \/>\n     <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-center\">Open new career opportunities with our professional resume writing services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/packages-and-prices.php\" class=\"btn btn-md\">Get started<br \/>\n             <span class=\"ic-arrow-right-white\"><\/span><br \/>\n             <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Using color in resumes requires careful consideration; inappropriate colors distract from content and signal unprofessionalism. 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