In this week’s UI topic, we’re diving into UI colors, specifically the flat UI style. Color theory is a vast and complex subject, and for many new designers, finding the right mix to complement a brand or product can be quite challenging.
There are several tried-and-true methods for creating color schemes, such as monochromatic (single-color), analogous (adjacent colors), triadic (three evenly spaced colors), and tetradic (four-color) schemes. These approaches don’t even account for complementary colors and other advanced configurations.
Each scheme is based on a specific color theory. For instance, triadic colors consist of three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel. Learning these theories can significantly enhance your design skills, so if you’re interested, it’s definitely worth taking the time to study them further.
In the meantime, a great way to start, especially when designing with a flat UI style, is by leveraging pre-existing color palettes. If you’re unsure where to begin or need some inspiration, check out flatuicolors.com for a variety of beautiful, ready-to-use color schemes. Another fantastic resource is paletton.com, where you can experiment with and modify palettes directly in your browser—a very cool tool for quick adjustments. 😎
