Color can be complicated - here's some help:

Introduction to Color Theory (the term "tertiary" is used incorrectly....call these colors INTERMEDIATE instead)

Additive vs. Subtractive Color - color of light vs. color of pigment

Color Name and Hue - Distinguishing between the two

Color Vocabulary - Download a handout

Color Scheme Designer - A really cool, interactive resource for selecting color schemes

COLOR IS RELATIVE.COM (ahhhh-MA-zing resources)

Monet’s Rouen Cathedral series - See how Monet uses optical color to capture changes with the light of day

Color in Motion - An interactive site, which explores color communication/symbolism

Pigments through the Ages - For those interested in science

The Role of Color in Marketing (infographic)

A Color Matching Game! - Take the challenge....

Same Same or Different? Another game (see video below)

EXTRAS:

The Science of Why No One Agrees on the Color of this Dress

12 fascinating optical illusions show how color can trick the eye

FROM NPR: This is Color - A Weird Little Lesson, in Rainbow Order

Color Chart - MoMA's interactive exhibit site that’s all about the use of COLOR in art