Colour Theory

In a lesson about colour theory, I learnt about the representation of particular colours and which colours to use together in accordance to a colour wheel to achieve great visuals. The colours in a colour wheel can be divided into ‘aggressive’ and ‘cool’ colours. Reds, oranges and yellows fall under the ‘aggressive’ category and blues, greens and purples fall under the cool category. 

As far as representation goes, the use of a particular colour can convey or express a mood. For example red has the connotations of love and power whereas the use of blue would imply cool and sadness. White would reflect purity and light whereas black would suggest mystery and darkness.

When creating colours, I learnt that

• To get a tint, you add white to the colour

• To get a shade, you add black to the colour

• To get a tone, you add grey to a colour

Also, there are harmonious colour schemes you can use that bring together colours that work well together.

Monochromatic – using a single colour in different tones, tints or shades

Complementary – using two colours that sit opposite each other on a colour wheel

Analogous – using at least two but no more than five colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel

Neutral – using a palette of neutral colours