I’m currently working my way through 5-6 requests for Wordpress theme development (a bit of a back log) and each one aimed at a different audience / genre. Two of the themes I’m developing require a strong focus on colour theory and psychology with not only the content being important but the colours surrounding the content.

Often, designers go with something colourful, something flowery, something extravagant - but have you ever stopped to think what the colour actually means?

Here’s a list of resources for you on colour theory and psychology. Why not give them a read and see if you can include them in your next design?

• Color Psychology by David Johnson - do different colours affect your mood?
• The Color Wheel & Color Theory - Looking at a various colour combinations, double combinations, triad combinations, complimentary colours, what works and what doesn’t.
• Classic Color Schemes - Pros and cons of some classic colour schemes (monochromatic, analogous and more)
• Complementary Colours - Part of a tutorial by Worqx.com looking at complimentary colours. Perhaps some inspiration for you getting started in pairing colours and why you should pair colours?
• Colour Symbolism & Psychology - Wikipedia article including a great table breakdown on the meaning behind individual colours and their common connotations.
• Psychology Of Colour - The BBC’s take on colour psychology. The article is more aimed towards interior decoration but at the end of the day, it’s all about design.

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