Resources
Color Design Blog
Practical guides on color theory, palette selection, accessibility, and design — written for designers and developers building real products.
Design Guide June 2025 · 8 min read
How to Choose a Color Palette for Your Website
A step-by-step guide covering color theory, WCAG accessibility, mood, harmony rules, and free tools for picking the perfect website color scheme.
Read article → Branding June 2026 · 5 min read
The 5-Minute Color Theory Guide for Solopreneurs & Founders
Practical branding advice for founders. Learn how to pick a professional website color palette fast without being a designer.
Read article → Technical June 2026 · 9 min read
Data Visualization Color Theory: Designing Readable Charts & Dashboards
Master data viz color palettes. Learn the difference between sequential, qualitative, and diverging scales for accessible SaaS dashboards.
Read article → Social Media June 2026 · 7 min read
Best Color Palettes for Social Media: Instagram, TikTok & YouTube (2026)
Master social media branding with the best color palettes for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Trends include Soft Surrealism and Neon Shock.
Read article → Sustainability June 2026 · 9 min read
Sustainable Branding: The Rise of Earth-First Color Schemes
Authenticity is the new currency. Learn how to use biophilic color palettes and unbleached naturals to create a truly sustainable brand identity.
Read article → UI Theory June 2026 · 8 min read
The "Off-Black" Revolution: Why Designers Are Abandoning #000000
Pure black is a UI design mistake. Learn how to use hued near-blacks to reduce eye strain, eliminate OLED smearing, and create premium dark mode palettes.
Read article → Conversion June 2026 · 11 min read
Color Psychology in SaaS: Why Your Landing Page Isn't Converting
Your "Sign Up" button might be failing because your color palette is telling users to "Wait" instead of "Go." Learn the psychology of SaaS conversion.
Read article → AI & Design June 2026 · 10 min read
AI Color Palette Prompting: The Professional Designer's Guide (2026)
In 2026, the difference between a junior and a senior designer is their ability to prompt. Learn how to engineer the perfect color palette with AI.
Read article → Trends June 2026 · 9 min read
2026 Color Trends: From Phygital Gradients to Restorative Darks
As we move deeper into the decade, color is no longer just decorative. Discover the aesthetics of Phygital, Transformative Teal, and Walnut Retro.
Read article → Accessibility June 2026 · 12 min read