The Essential Guide to Color Theory in Graphic Design

The color wheel invented by Sir Isaac Newton, is the main part of color theory. It visually organizes colors based on their relationships. 

Understanding its components is important:

  • Primary Colors: Red, yellow, and blue. They are the basic hues that cannot be fabricated by mixing hues.
  • Secondary Colors: Orange, green, and violet. These are created by mixing two primary colors (red + yellow = orange, yellow + blue = green, blue + red = violet).
  • Tertiary Colors: These are formed by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color (e.g., red-orange, blue-green).

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