The Color Spectrum
Discover how screens create millions of colors from just three lights
Discover how screens create millions of colors from just three lights
Every color on your screen is made by mixing Red, Green, and Blue light. Adjust the sliders to create any color!
Screens and printers use different color systems. One adds light, the other subtracts it!
Starts with black. Adding all colors makes white.
Starts with white paper. Adding all colors makes black.
Click anywhere on the wheel to pick a color, then explore different harmony relationships.
About 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color blindness. See how colors appear differently.
Colors affect emotions and perception. Click a color to learn more about its psychological impact.
Click a color above to learn more.
Choose a theme to generate a matching color palette. Click any color to copy its hex code!
Now you understand how colors work, mix, and affect us.
Screens mix Red, Green, and Blue light. More light = brighter colors.
Use the color wheel to find colors that work together beautifully.
8% of men are color blind. Use more than just color to convey meaning.
Blue = trust, Red = energy, Green = nature. Choose colors intentionally!
Put your new knowledge into practice!