Colour Schemes 1 Support
We all know that colour is important, because we respond to colours, including their shades and tints, and colour saturation. Since we use a minimum of two different colours in our sites (one for background, one for text), what colours do we choose? How do we make numerous colours work together? This week, we’ll look at a few colour schemes used by graphic artists, fine artists, and interior designers that will help us decide which colours to use for our specific products and services.
The colour schemes that work well together are called "Harmonies", and today's tutorial looks at how you can use three different types, monochromatic, analogous and complementary harmonies, to create a visually pleasing colour scheme for your site.
Linda Goin
Linda Goin carries an A.A. in graphic design, a B.F.A. in visual communications with a minor in business and marketing and an M.A. in American History with a minor in the Reformation. While the latter degree doesn't seem to fit with the first two educational experiences, Linda used her 25-year design expertise on archaeological digs and in the study of material culture. Now she uses her education and experiences in social media experiments.
Accolades for her work include fifteen first-place Colorado Press Association awards, numerous fine art and graphic design awards, and interviews about content development with The Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and L.A. Times.