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The Psychology of Color in Design

Cameron ChapmanSmashing Magazine12 min readJanuary 1, 2010
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Comprehensive guide to color theory for designers. Covers warm vs. cool colors, color associations across cultures, creating color palettes (analogous, complementary, triadic), and the psychological effects of each color family. Includes practical examples of how brands use color strategically: blue for trust (Facebook, LinkedIn), red for urgency (Netflix, YouTube).

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