Color is one of the most powerful tools
in a designer's toolkit!
IN THIS LESSON, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
✓ Color models (RGB, HSL, CMYK)
✓ Color psychology - what colors communicate
✓ Creating color harmonies
✓ Contrast and accessibility
✓ Color palettes for web
✓ Tools for color selection
COLOR PSYCHOLOGY GUIDE:
- RED = Energy, passion, urgency
- BLUE = Trust, calm, professional
- GREEN = Growth, nature, balance
- YELLOW = Happiness, optimism, joy
- PURPLE = Luxury, creativity, mystery
- ORANGE = Fun, energy, friendly
REMEMBER: Context matters!
The same color means different things
in different cultures.
TOOLS WE'LL USE:
- Adobe Color Wheel
- Coolors.co
- Color Hunt
- Paletton
PRACTICAL EXERCISE:
Create 3 different color palettes for:
1. A luxury brand
2. A tech startup