Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Color theory is a big and complex topic. But if you just understand some basic concepts, you’ll be able to use color to maximum effect in your PowerPoint slides and elsewhere.
In this video, I cover the basics of the color wheel, color relationships, hues, shades, tints, and some tips on when to use certain colors in your design.
00:00 – The importance of color in everyday life
00:34 – Color wheel basics: primary, secondary and tertiary colors
01:34 – Relationships of colors on the color wheel: complementary, triads, analogous, warm/cool
03:53 – Basics of hues, shades and tints
05:19 – When to use different colors in slide design
07:20 – Some final thoughts about colors
Color theory is a big and complex topic. But if you just understand some basic concepts, you’ll be able to use color to maximum effect in your PowerPoint slides and elsewhere.
In this video, I cover the basics of the color wheel, color relationships, hues, shades, tints, and some tips on when to use certain colors in your design.
00:00 – The importance of color in everyday life
00:34 – Color wheel basics: primary, secondary and tertiary colors
01:34 – Relationships of colors on the color wheel: complementary, triads, analogous, warm/cool
03:53 – Basics of hues, shades and tints
05:19 – When to use different colors in slide design
07:20 – Some final thoughts about colors
