Welcome to Warm Color Theories

Warm colors are colors that are not as boring as cold colors, like beige or gray or whatever. They're the colors of fire, of sunshine, of feelings, of emotions, of emotions that are not just feelings but also feelings about feelings. They're like the colors you find in a sunset over a beach that's also on fire.

Here's a list of our favorite warm color theories:

1. The Golden Hour

The golden hour, when the sun is just above the horizon, casting a warm, golden light over everything. It's the perfect time for a nap, for a snack, or for a dramatic reading of the phonebook.

Learn more about Amber Color Theories

2. The Color Wheel of Emotions

We made a color wheel, but with emotions on the outside and colors on the inside. It's confusing, but try it out!

Explore the Emotional Color Wheel

3. The Theory of Burnt Offerings

We've been studying the color of burnt offerings to the gods. It's a real thing, Google it.

Read more about Burnt Offerings as a Sculpture Medium