Colors associated with water and sky — blues, greens, and purples. They feel calm and restful, and tend to appear to recede into the background.
Synonyms
- cool palette
Related terms
- warm colors
- color temperature
- hue
- color psychology
In plain words
- blues, greens and purples
- the calm, cool colors
Usage example
Cool colors gave the meditation app a soothing, spacious atmosphere.
Don't confuse with…
- warm colorsCool colors are blues and greens that feel calm; warm colors are reds and oranges that feel energetic.
Categories
- Color