Which button do you actually want people to press? Same hero, same two actions. The only thing I ...Which button do you actually want people to press? Same hero, same two actions. The only thing I ...
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Which button do you actually want people to press?
Same hero, same two actions. The only thing I changed is their weight, and that alone decides where the eye lands.
1 – Two primaries. Both buttons solid amber. Looks confident, reads as a tie - and the visitor has to break it.
2 – One primary, one quiet. "Book your stay" stays solid; "Explore cabins" drops to a ghost. Now there's a clear first move and a calm backup.
Hierarchy isn't about adding emphasis - it's about turning one thing down so the other can lead.
Do you give the main CTA a clear winner, or keep the options equal?
Option 1
Option 2

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Emanuele's avatar
Hi Serge! I prefer option 2 because the visual imbalance between a filled button and an outlined one creates the perfect contrast to guide the user. The filled button instantly grabs attention for the primary action, which naturally draws the eye to the adjacent one as well. In...
Nazar's avatar
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one solid one ghost, every time
Samuel's avatar
Option 2 looks better that way, one solid other transparent
Godwin's avatar
clear winner all the time
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