← Graphic Design Basics

Lesson 1 of 3 · 7 min

Color theory

Complementary colors sit opposite on the color wheel and create energy; analogous colors sit side by side and feel calm.

Limit a design to 2–3 main colors plus a neutral — restraint looks professional.

Practice

Pick one main color and find its complement using a color wheel.

Quiz

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1. Complementary colors are…
2. How many main colors work best?

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