Color Theory for Beginners
Offered By: Envato Tuts+ via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Dive into a comprehensive 25-minute video tutorial that unveils the fundamentals of color theory for beginners. Learn about the color wheel, including primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, as well as concepts like hue, saturation, and value. Explore various color harmonies such as complementary, analogous, monochromatic, triadic, and tetradic. Understand the differences between RGB and CMYK color models and when to use each. Discover the psychology of color in branding and master the art of creating effective color palettes. Gain practical skills to enhance your design projects and create visually appealing compositions.
Syllabus
Introduction
2. The Color Wheel
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors
Hue, Saturation, Value
Shade, Tint, Tone
Color Temperatures
3. Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Monochromatic
Triadic
Tetradic
4. RGB and CMYK
RGB
CMYK
When to Use RGB and CMYK
5. Color Palette and Branding
Color Psychology
How to Create a Color Palette
6. Conclusion
Taught by
Envato Tuts+
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