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What is Color Theory?

 , January 18, 2017
Color theory is a collective term for knowledge about color including scientific, technological and artistic aspects of color.

Definitions

  1. The art and science of color.
  2. A body of knowledge related to the physical, psychological and artistic properties of color.
  3. A collection of theories, models and concepts that can be used to improve the use of color in design.
Overview: Color Theory
TypeDesign
Aesthetics
Human Factors
Also Known AsColor Science
Chromatics
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Color Theory

This is the complete list of articles we have written about color theory.
Analogous Color
Chroma
Color
Color Combinations
Color Depth
Color Harmony
Color is Real
Color Perception
Color Purity
Color Saturation
Color Scheme
Color Space
Color Symbolism
Color Temperature
Colorimetry
Complementary Colors
Corporate Colors
Impossible Colors
Matching
Monochromatic Color
Primary Colors
Rainbow Colors
Spectral Color
Tints And Shades
Visible Spectrum
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Color Theory

An overview of color theory.

Color Theory

The study of color mixing and the visual effects of color.

Impossible Colors

Colors that can't be seen under normal circumstances.

Color Harmony

Why colors match or clash.

Color

The definition of color.

Color Symbolism

A definition of color symbolism with examples.

Sensory Design

A definition of sensory design with examples.

Rainbow Colors

An overview of the colors of the rainbow including a few common myths.

Colors

A large collection of color palettes.

Visual Design

A list of visual design techniques, elements and considerations.

Dominance

A design element that is meant to catch the eye.

Symmetry vs Balance

The difference between symmetry and balance.

Proportion vs Scale

An overview of proportion and scale in design.

Design Contrast

The basic ways to create contrast in a design.

Design Unity

The common types of design unity.

Visual Communication Examples

A definition of visual communication with examples.

Information Design

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Modern Design

The defining characteristics of modern design.

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