# Color Theory for Interior Design Course Online

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## Overview

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in color theory, combining scientific principles and artistic practice to support visually engaging and inclusive design. Students examine how light, vision, and materials shape perception while developing practical skills in palette development, color systems, and application across digital and physical environments. By the end of the course, participants can apply color with intention in professional design contexts.

## What you'll learn

- Understand the science of color: Light, vision, pigments, and phenomena like metamerism.
- Apply color systems: RGB, CMYK, Hex, and standardized naming for clear communication.
- Master the color wheel: Create harmonies and distinguish between warm, cool, and neutral tones.
- Manipulate properties and contrast: Hue, saturation, chroma, tints, tones, shades, and visual emphasis.
- Use color psychology and cultural insights: Design palettes that influence mood and communication across audiences.
- Build professional palettes: Develop thematic, brand-aligned, and surface-specific palettes in both digital and physical formats.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579
