Color Theory for Developers

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.

Tools We Offer

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