Color Theory Crash Course

Description

Hue, value and saturation are the terms behind every color decision, and these seven PDF lessons explain them before putting them to use. The course goes on to cover the color wheel and color relationships, then color harmony and the creation of effective color schemes.

Later lessons examine color psychology and emotional impact, applying color in design projects, accessibility and best practices, and building a personal color palette system. Exercises appear in most lessons, with some tables for reference. After reading, you should be able to build a palette that works, check that the colors are readable for as many people as possible and give reasons for your choices.

Who it is for: designers and creative beginners who want a practical grounding in color theory.

What’s included
7 PDF lessons · 36 pages · about 12,500 words
One ZIP download that is yours to keep — read on any device, no subscription or app needed.

Course programme

1. Color Fundamentals: Understanding Hue, Value and Saturation
2. The Color Wheel and Color Relationships
3. Color Harmony: Creating Effective Color Schemes
4. Color Psychology and Emotional Impact
5. Practical Color Applications in Design Projects
6. Color Accessibility and Best Practices
7. Building Your Personal Color Palette System