Color Theory & Psychology
Understand color theory, psychology, and how to use colors effectively in UI design to create meaningful user experiences.
60 min•By Priygop Team•Last updated: Feb 2026
Color Fundamentals
Color is one of the most powerful tools in a designer's toolkit. Understanding color theory helps create visually appealing and psychologically effective designs.
Color Psychology
- Red: Energy, passion, urgency, danger
- Blue: Trust, stability, professionalism, calm
- Green: Growth, nature, success, money
- Yellow: Optimism, creativity, attention
- Purple: Luxury, creativity, mystery, royalty
- Orange: Enthusiasm, adventure, confidence
Color Harmony
- Monochromatic: Different shades of the same color
- Analogous: Colors next to each other on the color wheel
- Complementary: Colors opposite each other on the color wheel
- Triadic: Three colors equally spaced on the color wheel