Color Theory 101: Color Schemes
How do you determine your color scheme?
Picking a color scheme can be easier than you think. In most cases, it’s just a matter of picking colors that correspond with what’s pleasing to the eye. However, learning basic color theory can be hard if you don’t have the eye for it. Try these exercises to increase your sight abilities:
- Pick your favorite colorful shirt and see if you can’t see a color scheme.
- Pick out the colors in a book cover.
- Try to find the color scheme of your wallpaper or room.
- (Advanced) Pick your two favorite colors and put them on a white background. Decide which would look better for links, and which better for headers.
Another great tip for picking a color scheme is to choose colors by their meanings. Using color meanings to your advantage can help you solidify your message when visitors appear. Remember to use colors that symbolize the right things. You don’t want to give off the wrong impression.
Diligent has a laid back kind of feel, and blue is a calming color. In this way, I’m solidifying my more casual approach. In addition, green symbolizes growth, and the green headers and influences are there to remind the visitor that they’re trying to grow their sites. In this way, the meanings of colors solidify the blog’s message.
Color Scheme Inspiration
You can take color schemes from everyday life, and the guys from Build !nternet are ready with color scheme inspirations. Here are some posts you should check out:
- Color Scheme Inspiration – Fountains | Build Internet!
- Color Scheme Inspiration – Shells and Stones | Build Internet!
- Color Scheme Inspiration – Birds | Build Internet!
Color Tools
There are various tools out there that will also help you when picking color schemes. Here are two of my favorites:
Three Additional Tips for Choosing a Color Scheme
- Don’t pick too many colors.
- Keep contrary and contrasting colors in mind.
- Remember that colors have functions. Think in terms of usability.
What are your tips for picking a color scheme? Do you find picking a scheme difficult? Share your tips below.
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Choosing color by *meaning* is something I never thought of doing before. Thanks for the tip.
@NetOperator Wibby
I actually got this tip from roses. Roses have meanings by the way they’re colored, and in that way, the colors themselves have meanings. After looking up color meanings, I could choose some colors from my scheme that way.
Excellent tips. This is something you’re very good at.
This design of DD is very nicely done. The colors you’ve use perfectly compliment each other. Your footer is particularly very nicely done.
I mean I just love this design. Your way of presenting your posts is also excellent, something I should learn.
G’day,
Swastik
@Swastik
Thanks for stopping by! I’m glad you like the new design, I’m fairly proud of it, especially the sidebar and footer, haha. I’m glad that the post layout is helping to make things more readable. Have a good one!