Color Theory Primer

Contrast and Simplicity

Don't be like a middle school art project, just use high-contrast colors to make your design stand out. Black and white, or red and blue. Anything more complex is just a mess.

Read more about color harmony, or don't.

Color Wheel of Doom

Just remember, the color wheel is like a pizza with too many toppings. You can't even. Just stick with the basics, like red, yellow, and blue.

Learn more, if you dare.

RGB vs. HEX

Don't even get me started on this. RGB is for pros, HEX is for amateurs. Just use HEX, trust me.

Read more about this color conundrum.

Color and Emotions

Colors evoke emotions, unless they don't. Like, who cares, really? Just use them to make your design look nice, I guess.

Find out more, or not.

Tint, Tone, and Shadow

Tints are like your aunt, they're a little annoying. Tones are like your mom, they're a little annoying too. Shadows are like your neighbor, they're just a pain in the butt.

Learn more, or don't.

Color Psychology

Colors affect people's feelings, or do they? Just use them to make your design look cool, I don't care.

Read more, or not.