Color Color theory is such a complex business I can’t do it justice here. The most important thing is to use color with joy and confidence, although it is good to know a few basics too.
The color wheel is a useful place to start. It’s a simplified version of the color spectrum, arranged as a segmented circle, showing the primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) and the secondary colors created by mixing them (green, orange, and purple). Arranged in this form it’s much easier to discuss and visualize color theory.
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The Color Wheel
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Color wheel by Kasia Breska. We have added the letters P, S, and T to highlight the primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
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