Unlock the power of color and transform your design skills with this comprehensive course on color theory and application. From understanding the science of light and pigment to exploring color perception, psychology, and harmony, you’ll gain a solid foundation for making informed design choices. Learn how to craft balanced, visually appealing color palettes, apply the 60–30–10 rule for effective hierarchy, and design confidently for both light and dark modes while keeping accessibility in mind. Through real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and step-by-step guidance, you’ll develop the ability to plan, test, and implement color strategies that elevate any project—whether it’s a website, app, or branding initiative. By the end of this course, you’ll not only understand color—you’ll be able to wield it as a powerful tool to engage, influence, and delight your audience.
CEUs: 1.6
Length (in hours): 16
Price in USD $225
Price in CAD $305
Agenda
Unit 1
Foundations of Color
· The Science of Color: Light Vs. Pigment
· The Science of Color Vision
· Additive and Subtractive Color Systems (RGB vs. CMYK)
· Properties of Color: Hue, Saturation, and Value
· Hexadecimal and Lab Colors
· Color Perception Variability
· Psychology of Color
· Warm Vs. Cool Colors and Their Visual Effects
· Inclusive and User-Centered Color Strategy
Unit 2
Color Harmony and Palette Building
· The Color Wheel
· Color Harmony Rules
· Monochromatic Color Scheme
· Analogous Colors
· Complementary Colors
· Split-Complementary Colors
· Triadic Color Scheme
· Tetradic (or Rectangular) Color Scheme
· Square (or Quad) Color Scheme
Unit 3
Building a Color Palette for Your Design
· Step 1, Analyze the Context and Purpose
· Step 2, Define the Aesthetic and Mood
· Step 3, Choose Your Primary Color
· Step 4, Build Your Core Palette (Secondary & Accent)
· Step 5, Creating Color Variations
· Step 6, Test and Refine the Palette
Unit 4
Applying Color in Design
· Color Hierarchy and Emphasis
· The 60-30-10 Rule
· Example of 60-30-10 Rule Application
· 60-30-10 in Real Brands
· Dark Mode vs. Light Mode
· Example Walkthrough: From Analysis to Application