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Here are some interesting websites that help one determine what colors go well together. Most of these are free or offer a trial version.

http://www.artindustri.com/art_advice/scheme.php

http://www.easyrgb.com/harmonies.php


A Photoshop file that allows you to quickly call up complimentary colors with different shades.

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/text/picker


A little bit of the science and theory of how and where to use colors:

http://www.creativeglazes.com/ceramics101/colorwheel.htm


A nice overview of how to choose colors for web purposes:

http://plaza.ufl.edu/mmcadams/color.htm


Color Theory from a painter's perspective:

http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/wcolor.html


Quick and easy color comparison for papers (by Neenah Paper):

http://www.neenahpaper.com/ColorComparisonChart


Painting a house? This website shows over 100,000 paint color matches from over 100 paint brands. Also shows lots of color combinations. Find a color you like, and you can order a pint-sized sample to try yourself.

http://www.myperfectcolor.com


Why do we like some combinations of colors and not others? Here is a theory for predicting color preferences:

http://www.paperspecs.com/mainblog/predicting-color-preferences

http://www.paperspecs.com/mainblog/color-me-branded/


How do color affect purchases?

http://blog.kissmetrics.com/color-psychology/

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