| How easy is it to read this? | Or this? |
| Here's a color combination I've run across several times... | |
| Is this an ugly background or what? Can you read this text easily, compared to the rest of the page? |
| Remember that not everyone will share your artistic tastes. Also, including this background image forced you to download an extra 49k. |
If you do use a background, it's best if it stays in the background by being subtle, both in color and pattern. Keep in mind that non-Christians may not be enamoured of fish/cross/burning flame backgrounds (see How to Annoy Atheists).
Sample text in sans-serif font (Arial). The quick black fox jumped over the lazy dogs. Sample text in serif font (Times). The quick black fox jumped over the lazy dogs.