The study of colors and how they interact to evoke emotions and create harmony. Key concepts:
- Primary Colors: Red, blue, yellow (basis for other colors).
- Color Wheel: A tool to understand relationships between colors.
- Color Schemes:
- Complementary: Opposite colors (e.g., blue and orange).
- Analogous: Adjacent colors (e.g., green, yellow-green, yellow).
- Monochromatic: Variations of one color.
- Warm vs. Cool Colors: Warm (red, yellow) evoke energy, while cool (blue, green) are calming.
- Saturation and Brightness: Affect a color's intensity and lightness.