The Color Blog

Practical, no-fluff guides on color codes, palettes, psychology, and accessibility.

April 14, 2026

HEX vs RGB vs HSL: Color Codes Explained for Beginners

What HEX, RGB, and HSL color codes actually mean, how to convert between them, and which one to use in web design, CSS, and design tools.

April 22, 2026

Color Psychology in Marketing: What Each Color Communicates

How red, blue, green, yellow, and other colors influence buyer perception, with real brand examples and practical rules for ads and landing pages.

May 5, 2026

How to Choose a Brand Color Palette (Step-by-Step Guide)

A practical five-step process to build a brand color palette: primary color, accent, neutrals, the 60-30-10 rule, and testing for consistency.

May 18, 2026

The 60-30-10 Rule: A Simple Color Formula That Always Works

How the 60-30-10 color rule works in web design, branding, and interiors, with examples showing how to apply it to any palette.

May 27, 2026

Color Contrast and Accessibility: WCAG Made Simple

Why color contrast matters, what WCAG AA and AAA ratios mean, and how to check and fix low-contrast text on your website.

June 3, 2026

How to Extract Colors From an Image (and What to Do With Them)

Three ways to pull a color palette from any photo, plus practical ways designers and store owners use extracted palettes.