Colour theory: understanding and working with colour
An open educational resource for learning about colour and it's applications
What is colour theory?
Colour theory covers a long history from antiquity to modern times. It includes academic and scientific investigations into how we see and understand colour. It also includes practical applications for using colour in creative work.
This learning resource explains the history of colour theory, how we see colour, and how to use colour systems to mix colour and create colour relationships.
Also included are quizzes and learning activities to guide users in applications of colour theory for art and design. This content is relevant for anyone working with colour in creative and scientific fields.
Antiquity is the ancient past. We usually use this term to refer to the Classical period in Western culture (and other cultures from around this time) before the Middle Ages.
