color theory resources!

• Color Symbolism
  • Color in Motion (Claudia Cortes' M.A. thesis, interactive introduction to color theory and symbolism--video on primary & complimentary colors approximately 10 minutes)
  • Ponyter Institute Interactive Installation; "Color, Contrast, & Dimension in News Design" (Very cool physiological section, interesting activities (such as modify the colors on a magazine cover, rich discussion of contrast with exmamples and exercises)
  • "Color Meanings and Colors that Go Together" (Jacci Howard Bear article on About.com--particularly helpful if you are attempting to identify the meaning of a specific color)
  • Color Wheel Pro Easily digestible introduction, discusses different hues of the same color and basic symbology.
• Color Palettes
  • Adam Polselli (Color palettes, see especially "Get The Look" for sample palletes accompanied with "personality" explications)
  • "Choosing Color Combinations" (article from Design In-Flight, contains helpful links)