Color Design Blog

In-depth articles on color theory, design trends, and accessibility. Practical guides with real code, real HEX values and checked contrast ratios.

Color Theory

Mastering the 60-30-10 Rule in UI Design

A practical guide to the classic rule of thumb for color distribution. Why it works and how to apply it to your next project.

December 2025 5 min read
Accessibility

Building Accessible Palettes for Dark Mode

Dark mode isn't just inverting colors. Here's how to maintain WCAG AA contrast ratios while keeping your dark UI beautiful.

January 2026 5 min read
Inspiration

Using Earth Tones in Modern Digital Design

Forest greens and warm neutrals aren't just for organic brands anymore. See how top studios are bringing nature to screen.

August 2025 3 min read
Color Theory

The Psychology of Color in Branding

Why Facebook is blue, McDonald's is red, and Whole Foods is green. Understanding the emotional impact of brand colors.

October 2025 5 min read
Tutorials

Creating a Maintainable Color System with CSS Variables

Step-by-step guide to organizing your color tokens with CSS custom properties. Includes dark mode implementation.

January 2026 3 min read
Color Theory

A Complete Guide to Complementary Colors

Understanding color harmonies and how to use opposite hues to create visual impact and balance in your designs.

September 2025 3 min read
Accessibility

Designing for Color Blindness

8% of men have color vision deficiency. Learn how to design interfaces that work for everyone, regardless of how they perceive color.

November 2025 4 min read
Inspiration

Gradient Trends Shaping Design in 2026

From subtle mesh gradients to bold color transitions. Explore how the world's leading brands are using gradients in 2026.

December 2025 3 min read
Tutorials

Extending Tailwind CSS with Custom Color Palettes

How to add your brand colors to Tailwind's configuration and generate shade variations automatically.

November 2025 4 min read