Published on 2024-01-01
Tooliya Team
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Color Picker in Design

Explore how to use the color picker in design, learn color matching and brand color selection.

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Color Picker in Design

Importance of Color in Design

Color is one of the most expressive elements in design, conveying emotion, building brand identity, and affecting user experience. Choosing the right color is crucial for design success.

Color Picker Features

1. Multiple Color Formats

  • HEX: Web design standard format
  • RGB: Red, Green, Blue primary colors
  • HSL: Hue, Saturation, Lightness
  • CMYK: Printing color mode

2. Color Tools

  • Color Wheel: Visually select colors
  • Saturation Adjustment: Control color purity
  • Brightness Adjustment: Control brightness
  • Transparency: Set color transparency

3. Practical Features

  • Color History: Save used colors
  • Favorites: Save common colors
  • Palettes: Create color combinations
  • Contrast Check: Ensure readability

Color Matching Principles

1. Monochrome

Use the same hue with different brightness/saturation:

  • Main color: #3B82F6
  • Light color: #93C5FD
  • Dark color: #1E40AF

2. Complementary

Use two colors that are opposite on the color wheel:

  • Main color: #3B82F6 (blue)
  • Complementary: #F59E0B (orange)

3. Triadic

Use three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel:

  • Main color: #3B82F6 (blue)
  • Auxiliary color: #10B981 (green)
  • Highlight color: #F59E0B (orange)

Brand Color Selection

1. Industry Colors

  • Technology: Blue, Green
  • Finance: Blue, Gold
  • Health: Green, White
  • Fashion: Black, White, Red

2. Emotional Colors

  • Trust: Blue
  • Energy: Orange, Red
  • Nature: Green
  • Luxury: Purple, Gold

Tips

1. Accessibility

  • Ensure sufficient contrast
  • Consider color blindness
  • Provide text alternative

2. Responsive Design

  • Test on different devices
  • Consider different screen brightness
  • Adapt to different display technologies

3. Cultural Consideration

  • Understand the cultural meaning of colors
  • Avoid cultural taboo colors
  • Localized color selection

Tools

Online Tools

  • Adobe Color
  • Coolors
  • Paletton
  • Color Hunt

Design Software

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Figma
  • Sketch
  • Adobe Illustrator

Summary

The color picker is essential for designers. Master color theory and tools to create great visuals and enhance brand identity.

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