SCREEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES>COLOR THEORY

Readings & References

1. Understanding Web Colors
2. Principals of Color (Document from About.com)
3. Color Presentation - Summary Review - Flash Player Required
4. Color theory by Color Wheel Pro (PDF Format) OR Link to the following informatio on Color theory
   • Color Theory
     http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-theory-basics.html
   • Color Schemes
     http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-schemes.html
   • Sample Color Schemes from Color Wheel Pro
     http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/sample-schemes.html
5. Hexidecimal Chart
6. Color Matters
7. Color and Usability Matters
8. The Meaning of Color for Gender.

Color Wheel Pro is a software tool that helps you create harmonious color schemes based on color theory. Click here to see sample color schemes created with Color Wheel Pro.

Unlike other color utilities, Color Wheel Pro lets you preview your color schemes on real-world examples — websites, logos, product packages — not just on a row of ordinary color boxes.

Last updated June 18, 2010