'''Color theory''' is an area of study pertaining to artistic [[color]]. It sets up groups of colors that are frequently used in art to create certain effects and harmony, and it is mostly based on the color wheel, a device originally invented by Sir Isaac Newton. Today the color wheel is usually presented as follows. According to the Interactive Design Foundation, "Color theory is the study of how colors work together and how they affect our emotions and perceptions. It's like a toolbox for artists, designers, and creators to help them choose the right colors for their projects. Color theory enables you to pick colors that go well together and convey the right mood or message in your work."<ref>[https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/color-theory Color Theory (CT)], Interactive Design Foundation</ref> | '''Color theory''' is an area of study pertaining to artistic [[color]]. It sets up groups of colors that are frequently used in art to create certain effects and harmony, and it is mostly based on the color wheel, a device originally invented by Sir Isaac Newton. Today the color wheel is usually presented as follows. According to the Interactive Design Foundation, "Color theory is the study of how colors work together and how they affect our emotions and perceptions. It's like a toolbox for artists, designers, and creators to help them choose the right colors for their projects. Color theory enables you to pick colors that go well together and convey the right mood or message in your work."<ref>[https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/color-theory Color Theory (CT)], Interactive Design Foundation</ref> |