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Color theory tutorials cover the aesthetics as well as the visual impact of color combinations in web design. Learn to use colors based on their emotional message. Smart use of appropriate colors can make the site look not just professional but also easier to navigate and apprehend. Color scheme of a site mainly defines the first impression and have a great impact on a leave/stay factor.

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Guidelines for Using Colour

Author : Ben Hunt

Colour is one of the designer's best tools. There are lots of ways to use it to help communicate a message. Colour can carry meaning, express personality, differentiate, frame, and highlight content...

Software : n/a
Type : Color Theory
Level : Beginner
Added : May 26, 2005
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Painting The Canvas Of Your Website

Author : Jeff Colburn

Editor's Pick in Color Theory
When selecting colors, you must choose something that’s psychologically and ergonomically correct, not simply aesthetically pleasing.

Software : n/a
Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Feb 25, 2005
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Web-safe Colors for Your Site (Exclusive Article)

Author : Max

Here a table of Web-safe colors is shown with their HTML signatures. There are altogether 216 colors (Cube 6x6x6), the classification is implemented in colors...

Software : Dreamweaver FrontPage GoLive
Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Mar 23, 2005
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The Psychology of Color in Internet Marketing

Author : Kim Roach

Editor's Pick in Color Theory, August 2006
This is a very interesting article that explains a lot about the psychology of colors and how people perceive them when visiting a Web site. The right color scheme can really make a big difference for you.

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Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Aug 01, 2006
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Website Design - Choosing Your Colors Wisely

Author : Shell Harris

When designing a website choose colors wisely. Remember, colors convey emotions and emotions can heavily influence your decision-making process. Your choice of colors for your website should mirror the message and/or feeling you to hope to communicate to the viewer. Let's take a look at some colors...

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Type : Color Theory
Level : Beginner
Added : Jun 24, 2005
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Choose & Use Best Colors, The Psychology of Color

Author : Andrew Eaton

Editor's Pick in Color Theory
Are you using the best colors for your web site? Many web designers often overlook the issues of color in web design.

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Type : Color Theory
Level : Beginner
Added : Feb 28, 2005
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Psychological Impact Of Website Colors

I have spent a great deal of time surfing the internet with a critical eye bent on the psychological impact of websites to the viewer. I have attempted to "feel" the verbiage and color choices of certain websites in how they make the visitor feel emotionally...

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Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Feb 01, 2005
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Breathtaking Color Power!

Colors convey character, emotion and intention. You are what colors you choose. Thus, your choice of colors should reflect the message or feeling you to hope to convey to the viewer...

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Type : Color Theory
Level : All levels
Added : Apr 19, 2005
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Web Site Design Content - Why Colors are King

You may not realize it, but many of your website visitors form an immediate opinion about you and your website. The opinion that is formed in this instantaneous way is done so subconsciously. You might wonder why this happens.

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Type : Color Theory
Level : Beginner
Added : Jul 02, 2007
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Basic Rules on Page Layout and Color

For one to be able to stand out from the rest, one needs to go out of the box, break the rules, and some other clichés that apply to breaking out from the traditional. But before breaking any rule, you have to understand first the basic and foundation of the rule itself...

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Type : Color Theory
Level : Beginner
Added : Apr 19, 2005
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