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Colour theory
Thoughtful use of colour can sway thinking, invoke emotions, and encourage actions. The theory of colour is mostly the study of the human mind, and when used correctly it can be a powerful form of communication. This exhibit walks you through the A-Z of colour so that you can speak colour like a pro.
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How do we see colour?
Colors are how our brain sees different types of light. Our eyes see different colors depending on the wavelength of the light. Our brain then uses this information to create the colors we see.
5 min watch
Calder Ruhl Hansen, YouTube
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Calder Ruhl Hansen, YouTube
Colour's core ingredients
Hue, saturation, value, tint, and shade – the terms that describe different aspects of a single colour.
1 min watch
The Futur Academy, YouTube
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The Futur Academy, YouTube
Why is it a colour "wheel" and not a colour "line"?
The evolution of the colour wheel and other colour models are the reason we can now accurately pick shades, mix hues, and use a color in all sorts of projects.
8 min watch
Canva, YouTube
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Canva, YouTube
The role of colour in our lives
The 10 main colour groups have their own history, psychological effects, personality traits, and fun facts. They're also used differently in business, branding, marketing, and interior design.
15 min skim
colorpsychology.org
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colorpsychology.org
How colour palettes are created
Everyone knows that some colours look better together than others, but it can get confusing if you try to remember which ones. There are 6 ways to effectively create colour harmonies that stand out.
15 min watch
Blender Guru, YouTube
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Blender Guru, YouTube
Light vs. Ink – the two different worlds of colour creation
Why can't we mix the same 7 colors as white light to get white paint? The answer – mixing paint is subtractive (CMYK), while mixing light is additive (RGB).
4 min read
Dan Scott, Draw Paint Academy
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Dan Scott, Draw Paint Academy
How computers understand colour
Colour models, spaces, and profiles are how computers understand and display colour. RGB, HSV, and HSL are three mathematical ways to represent the colour spectrum.
15 min read
Rune Madson, Programming Design Systems
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Rune Madson, Programming Design Systems
Why #FF0000 means red
A hex code consists of six characters and is a representation of how much red, green, and blue exist in a color. They refer to specific colors, allowing designers and developers to easily communicate about color schemes.
2 min activity
W3 schools
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W3 schools

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