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Color Theory for Beginners

Envato Tuts+ via YouTube

Overview

This course on Color Theory for Beginners aims to teach the basics of the color wheel, color harmonies, RGB and CMYK usage, creating color palettes, and using color theory for branding. The course covers topics such as primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, color harmonies like complementary and analogous, and the differences between RGB and CMYK. The teaching method includes theoretical explanations and practical examples. This course is intended for beginners who want to understand how to effectively use colors in design and branding.

Syllabus

Introduction
2. The Color Wheel
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors
Hue, Saturation, Value
Shade, Tint, Tone
Color Temperatures
3. Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Monochromatic
Triadic
Tetradic
4. RGB and CMYK
RGB
CMYK
When to Use RGB and CMYK
5. Color Palette and Branding
Color Psychology
How to Create a Color Palette
6. Conclusion

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Envato Tuts+

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