- As a theory, color theory is generally accepted but cannot be proved.
- The first color wheel was developed by Sir Isaac Newton.
- The color wheel is the color spectrum bent into a circle.
- Primary colors are red, blue and yellow. These colors cannot be created by other colors.
- When all primary colors are combined, they produce black.
- Secondary colors are orange, green, and purple and are created by combing two primary colors.
- Analogous colors are colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
- Complementary colors are colors found directly across from each other on the color wheel.
- Red is connected with power and ambition and can help overcome negative thoughts.
- Yellow promotes optimism and is uplifting and energizing.
- Blue is considered a spiritual color and can alleviate insomnia.
- Green is strongly associated with nature and can make you feel peaceful and calm.
- Purple is the color of deep transformations and is associated with psychic protection.
- Orange stimulates the mind and promotes laughter and creativity.
- Brown is the color of Earth and is nurturing and comforting.
- Black is protective and mysterious and is associated with the infinite.
- White is the color of openness and is associated with new ideas.
- Pink is connected with feelings of love and kindness.
- Turquoise is refreshing, calming and encourages new beginnings and creativity.
- Gray is the color of independence, evasion and non-commitment.
For more color fun, download the Fun+Art+Wine color mixing worksheet and follow the Fun+Art+Wine color board on Pinterest.
Sources: Color the Secret Influence, Colors For Your Every Mood: Discover Your True Decorating Colors