Color theory is a practice that has been studied since the early Italian Renaissance, dating back to influential artists and such design oriented individuals as Leonardo da Vinci and Alberti. Color Theory concerns itself with the visual arts and serves as a guide to the perceptible and psychological effect of specific color combinations. There are three relative attributes that affect visible color, and they include shade, saturation, and hue. These factors are meant to more concretely define the "highly contextual and flexible behavior of color perception".
The Art of Color by Johannes Itten:
"In this book, the world's foremost color theorist examines two different approaches to understanding the art of color. Subjective feelings and objective color principles are described in detail and clarified by color reproductions."
Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Art-Color-Subjective-Experience-Objective/dp/0471289280/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1297707661&sr=1-1
Smashing Magazine:
Color Theory for Designers
This sight helps describe the subjective matter or color and design, from cultural differences in color meanings to personal preference.
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/28/color-theory-for-designers-part-1-the-meaning-of-color/
Color Matters:
Explore how the concept of color can be approached from several disciplines: physiology, psychology, philosophy, and art. The site provides several resources about color and its relationship with other human activities.
http://www.colormatters.com/
Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All Types, 25th Anniversary Edition by Terry Marks:
A selection of content from the entire Color Harmony library offers readers the most comprehensive reference book on the usage of color available today. Included are swatches and material for designers and all types of artists looking for inspiration and guidance to ensure the right color choices for every project.
Color in Motion:
An animated and interactive experience of color communication and color symbolism.
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