Fundamentals of Colour Theory

The science and art of using colour

It covers how humans perceive colour, and visual effects of mixing, matching, and contrasting colours.

Colours are organised on a Traditional Colour Wheel and grouped into three categories:

• Primary Colours
• Secondary Colours
• Tertiary Colours

Colour models:

• RGB - Additive Colour Model
• CMYK - Subtractive Colour Model

Concepts

• Traditional Colour Wheel
• Hue, Shade, Tint, Tone

Resources

• https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/02/color-theory-for-designers-part-2-understanding-concepts-and-terminology/
• https://99designs.ca/blog/tips/the-7-step-guide-to-understanding-color-theory/
• https://www.creativebloq.com/colour/colour-theory-11121290