Colour Theory for Digital Designers
Build palettes that look good and stay accessible
★ 4.5 (2)2 students
Created by Ruth Lindqvist · Last updated 10/2026 · English · All levels
What you’ll learn
- Read the colour wheel with confidence
- Build balanced palettes
- Check contrast for accessibility
- Apply colour to real layouts
Course content
3 sections · 7 lectures · 58m totalGetting started2 lectures · 14m
- Welcome and what you will build Preview10m
- How to get the most from this course Preview4m
Core skills3 lectures · 30m
- The key ideas, step by step15m
- Worked example12m
- Check your understanding3m
Project and next steps2 lectures · 14m
- Your project brief6m
- Wrap-up and where to go next8m
Requirements
- A computer or phone with internet access
- No prior experience needed
Description
Short, visual lessons that take the guesswork out of choosing colours for websites, apps and social posts.Who this course is for
- Beginners who want a practical start
- Anyone refreshing the basics
Instructor
Ruth Lindqvist
Brand designer and illustrator
★ 4.7 instructor rating3 reviews3 students2 courses
Designing brands for small businesses since 2014. I teach the design basics nobody explained to me.
Student feedback
4.5★★★★★Course rating
Omar Haddad★★★★☆1 week agoVery good course. A few more exercises would make it perfect.
Grace Whitfield★★★★★1 week agoBest explanation of this topic I have found. The quizzes really helped.