COLOUR THEORY
Graphic Art & Design

Colour Basics
Quick overview of Colour Wheel, mixing and history.

Colour Schemes
How do I mix colours?  A more detailed explanation of mixing schemes.


Software
  • Many apps are available, including a Google Chrome app called "ColorCab"
  • Color-Wheel-Pro.exe was the best software around, but it is old and doesn't uninstall properly.  Use at your own risk. 
  • If you discover better colour software or web sites, let Mr. Rich know here.

Colour Basics and Colour Schemes are handouts taken from the Color Wheel Pro web site.
Which colour wheel do I use?  ​Why are there 2?

Different Colour Wheels - Mixing vs. Visual
  • Mixing is for mixing paint.  
    Uses a Red-Yellow-Blue colour wheel.

  • Visual is for screens.    
    Uses a Red-Green-Blue (RGB) colour wheel.

Layout

Proximity, Alignment, Repetition and Contrast are here.

Typography

Typography (fonts and type) handouts are here.