Color theory helps you control attention and emotion. You don’t need to memorize everything—start with a few simple patterns.

Three color approaches

• Monochrome: one color family (clean and modern)
• Complementary: opposite colors (high contrast and punch)
• Analogous: neighboring colors (smooth and calm)

Quick workflow

Pick your dominant color first, then remove competing colors in the background. In editing, shift hues slightly to keep the palette consistent.