Learn Color Theory

Read these color theory tutorials and learn how to use color effectively in your designs. Understand color psychology, how to mix color palettes, and more.
  1. The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory

    The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory

    Tutorial Beginner

    The rules of fundamental color theory are simple, right? In this article, I'll show you some nuances that the original theory doesn't talk about.

  2. Color Theory for Beginners

    Color Theory for Beginners

    Tutorial Beginner

    Colors are a powerful visual tool that can help us evoke certain emotions. In this course, you’ll learn all about the fundamentals of color theory.

  3. 10 Best Logo Colour Schemes & Combinations (With Examples)

    10 Best Logo Colour Schemes & Combinations (With Examples)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looking for a guide to colour meaning in logo design? Want to know how to choose the best logo colour combinations? Then this article is for you.

  4. How to Create a Pastel Color Swatch in Photoshop

    How to Create a Pastel Color Swatch in Photoshop

    Tutorial Beginner

    Fan of all pastel colors? You can't miss this tutorial! I'll show you how to create a pastel color swatch in Photoshop in a few different ways.

  5. Trending: How to Color Block in Graphic Design

    Trending: How to Color Block in Graphic Design

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this article, we dive into trendy color block illustrations and templates to show you what color blocking is and how to color block!

  6. Sunset Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Sunset Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this article, we'll explore and discover inspiring sunset color schemes for your next design projects.

  7. Summer Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Summer Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this article, discover the best summer season palettes and summer color analysis to use as inspiration for your next project.

  8. Neon Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Neon Color Palette Inspiration: Trending Palettes and Templates

    Tutorial Beginner

    Discover 80s neon color palettes that go together and learn how to use a neon color palette!

  9. Creating Graphic Design and Illustration for Color Blind People

    Creating Graphic Design and Illustration for Color Blind People

    Tutorial Beginner

    Color blindness is a vision deficiency that affects a large number of people around the world. Let's explore some simple yet effective design solutions that...

  10. Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK

    Photoshop in 60 Seconds: RGB vs. CMYK

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn essential design tips in this quick video. You'll learn the difference between RGB and CMYK and how to change the color mode in Adobe Photoshop.

  11. Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?

    Advanced Color Theory: What Is Color Management?

    Tutorial Beginner

    This article defines terms such as Color Models, Color Spaces and Color Management and explains what, as a designer, you should know about it.

  12. How to Use Color Look-Up Tables

    How to Use Color Look-Up Tables

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short video tutorial, you'll learn how to use one image to define a set of colors, and then how to make other images fit into that color set.