Understanding color fundamentals helps create better user interfaces. Learn the basics of color theory for web development.
Color Models
- RGB - Red, Green, Blue (screens)
- HSL - Hue, Saturation, Lightness
- HEX - Hexadecimal codes
Color Harmony
- Complementary colors - Opposite on wheel
- Analogous - Adjacent colors
- Triadic - Evenly spaced
Accessibility
Ensure sufficient contrast ratios for readability. WCAG recommends 4.5:1 for normal text.
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