Best color setup for intraday trading

[Zestilio]

Darkish blue background with bright contrast bars work best, since it's the most gentle for your sight.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

Let me post the chart colors I use.

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I agree with dratsum. That is hard to look at.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

Every user has his preferences, there is no universal "best" color scheme.

It our software, we give the users a set of 7 pre-balanced color schemes for charts. We compiled these from years of user-suggested ones, and, of course, users can create their own color schemes as well.

Examples:


"Pure"
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"Deep"

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"Ocean"
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"Sunny"
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Me, I like "Sunny", but then I'm old school. Yellow lined paper speaks to me.

Mike Medved
http://www.medvedtrader.com

Although I presently use a dark background, the "Pure" and "Sunny" are appealing. But I still can't understand the popularity of candlestick bars over regular price bars.

 

[Frederick Foresight]

My Fav Background:
Well ... Not the less distracting...
Not sure about the scientific explanation.

Very symmetric top and bottom.

 

[terr]

But I still can't understand the popularity of candlestick bars over regular price bars.

Well, switching to OHLC bars is exactly two mouse clicks...

 

[Frederick Foresight]

Well, switching to OHLC bars is exactly two mouse clicks...

Thanks, I realize that. I was just making an observation. But in comparing the two similar charts, I must admit the candles make for a prettier picture. It just seems to take me a little longer to process them for some reason or other. Familiarity, I suppose.

 

[DarthSidious]

Thanks to all!
DarthSidious, what is the RGB code for your background? Or the name of the color? Failed to find exact this color in my Ninjatrader. It's not pure green but looks calm.

RGB (215,232,217)

 

[paveltrader]

RGB (215,232,217)

Thanks, Lord. Let the dark side of the Force be with you

 

[Vertex]

RGB (215,232,217)

Wow, I tried this the last couple of days and really like it. I did tone the green down just a bit and went with 215,224,215. Very easy on the eyes. I think after years of off white I am finally going to change.

Thanks for posting!

 

[Cypherdude]

I prefer an off-white/eggshell background with red and black bars. With a full white background I feel like I am squinting against the brightness. Try something around 245,245,245 to 250,250,250 and see how that works.

I've been meaning to change TradeStation's default black background to white. However, I think you're right about using an off white instead. I haven't gotten around to it because I think it will be a major bother and will probably take me hours to get it right. I use a large desktop system (see the 1st & last 2 minutes).

The default background color for my (very) old MetaStock EOD charts was white. I don't know why TradeStation decided to use black.