Color Theory

Stripes of color

How to Use the Color Wheel


Color wheel
Color Wheel by Chad Engle

This is a color wheel. The first color wheel was created by Sir Isaac Newton in the 1600's. Artists and graphic designers use the color wheel to learn about color and to create a palette of colors that harmonize.

Learn more about the color where by watching the video Sessions - Color Theory: Color Wheel


Primary Colors
Color Wheel by Chad Engle

Red, Blue and Yellow are primary colors. When these are mixed, you can create other colors in the spectrum.


Secondary
Color Wheel by Chad Engle

Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors. They lie opposite the primary colors in the color wheel. When used together, these create exciting and vibrating combinations.