Color Psychology
Learn how color influences perception, emotion, and behavior. Discover how to apply color psychology to design more impactful and engaging experiences.
About this course
Color psychology is the study of how different hues can be used to understand, anticipate, and influence human behavior. Understanding the fundamentals of color psychology is important because it can have a powerful effect on emotions and behavior. It's also important to keep in mind that color perceptions can vary by culture, location, and demographic.
By taking this course, you can gain a deeper understanding of how color influences human beliefs and behavior. You will learn how people are wired to see colors biologically and the effect it has on users’ attitudes, moods, feelings, emotions, perceptions, and behavior. Additionally, you will learn how colors have been viewed by people over the course of human history and the connotations they carry across different cultures and countries.
Furthermore, this course covers popular color schemes, contexts, and their usage in branding. You will learn about the most popular color harmonies and the contexts of color usage that can produce vastly different effects on viewers. You will also discover how to select, create, and test a color palette for your design. This includes understanding what colors work well together to represent your brand/ project and how to create and test your own color palette from scratch.
The course is divided into different levels, starting with Color Theory Basics. In this level, you will learn about color properties and perception, traditional color meanings, cultural differences in color perception, why color affects us, and the context of color.
The course then moves on to the Effects of Color, covering how color combinations affect mood, preconceptions about color combinations, and the personalities of color schemes.
Finally, Working with Color covers color and branding, color and behavior, testing color combinations, and a guide on creating a color palette.
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Topics covered
Syllabus
Color Theory Basics
Level Test
Effects of Color
Level Test
Working with Color
Level Test
Earn a certificate of completion
Meet your course instructor
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I’ve been working in the UX industry for nearly two decades and am the author of two books on web design: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book. Writing for the tech industry for almost twenty years has honed my ability to break down complex topics into clear, approachable, and empowering content that helps readers dive into subjects they may have once found intimidating. I love crafting educational experiences that spark those eureka moments, where readers suddenly “get it” and feel excited to learn more.
At my core, I’ve always been a storyteller. Whether it’s through fiction, marketing, instructional guides, or online courses, I thrive on experimenting with different formats and techniques to connect with people through the stories we tell. I’m passionate about lifelong learning and making information on virtually any topic accessible to the average person. I believe story is one of the most powerful tools we have to engage, educate, and inspire.
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FAQs
The Color Psychology course is a comprehensive guide that covers various topics, starting from color theory and terminology and ending with theories on the nature of color preferences and design techniques for using colors effectively.
The course provides a deeper understanding of how color influences human beliefs and behavior, including how people see colors biologically and the effect it has on our attitudes, moods, feelings, emotions, perceptions, and behavior.
Additionally, the course covers the connotations that colors carry across different cultures and countries, popular color schemes and contexts, and their usage in branding. Most importantly, you will learn how to select, create, and test a color palette for your design. This includes identifying which colors work well together to represent your brand or project and how to create and test your own color palette from scratch.
Color plays a significant role in the user experience. It can impact the emotions, perception, and behavior of users and can also influence their understanding of the product or service being offered. Understanding the psychological effects of color and how to use it effectively can help designers create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also enhance the user experience and meet the client's goals. In addition, having knowledge of color can help designers communicate more effectively with other team members, such as developers or marketers, who may have a more technical understanding of the project requirements.
The course is designed to benefit a variety of professionals, including UX designers, graphic designers, web designers, branding specialists, and anyone interested in learning more about the psychological effects of color in design. By enrolling in this course, you can gain valuable insights and techniques that can help you create designs that not only look great but also communicate effectively with your target audience.
By taking the Color Psychology course, you can become a more well-rounded designer and gain a competitive edge in the industry. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create designs that not only look great but also enhance the user experience and meet the client's goals. Additionally, having knowledge of color can help you communicate more effectively with other team members, such as developers or marketers, who may have a more technical understanding of the project requirements.
For new learners, the first level of each course is available free of charge! This allows you to experience the course without any initial investment.
However, if you're seeking a deeper and more comprehensive learning journey, we recommend our Pro Membership. With this subscription, you gain full access to all our courses, which includes additional lessons, engaging design challenges, and thorough assessments.
Additionally, Pro Membership entitles you to receive a certificate upon completion of a course and personalized feedback from experts for all your challenge submissions. To explore the pricing details and find the best plan for your learning needs, please visit our pricing page.