IXD101 ( 30249 ) - Interaction Design Fundamentals. 2022-23
This week we looked at colour theory.
Colour theory is a set of principles used to determine which colours will look visually appealing when used together. The principles of colour theory are based on the way that the human eye perceives colour and how colours interact with each other.
The colour wheel is a visual representation of the relationships between different colours. It is made up of primary, secondary, and tertiary colours. Primary colours (red, yellow, and blue) cannot be created by mixing other colours. Secondary colours (orange, green, and purple) are created by mixing two primary colours. Tertiary colours (yellow-green, red-orange, red-purple, etc.) are created by mixing a primary colour with a secondary colour.
Complementary colours are colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel. These colours tend to look visually appealing when used together, because they create a high level of contrast. Examples of complementary colour pairs include red and green, blue and orange, and yellow and purple.
Analogous colours are colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel. These colours tend to look harmonious when used together because they are closely related.
Monochromatic colours are different shades and tints of a single colour. This can create a cohesive and sophisticated look, but can also be monotonous if used too extensively.
For this exercise, we created colour combinations based on colour theories
(From left to right Monochromatic, Analogous & Complimentary.)