Color For Design

Color influences our lives and our culture. It communicates ideas, emotions and information. Using the right combination of colors in your design can convey the right message to your audience. It's all up to you. Here are a few examples of color usage to help you get started connecting with color.

Exciting | Capable | Powerful

Reliable | Responsible | Loyal

Contemporary | Serene | Refreshing

Calming | Relaxing | Soothing

Natural | Fresh | Healing

Warm | Earthy | Rich

Welcoming | Friendly | Inviting

Playful | Trendy | Enthusiastic

Magical | Whimsical | Surprising

These are just a few of the color combinations you can use. Be imaginative and come up with some of your own. Ask yourself what colors make you feel enthusiastic, empowered, calmed, refreshed, comforted, etc. While color can mean different things to various people, there are common reactions to color that convey a message. What message do you want your design to send?

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