What are considered cool colors vs warm colors?

Answer 1

Cool colors are generally colors with more blue in them and warm colors have more orange. Blue is the coolest color, and therefore orange is the warmest because it is the farthest color away from blue (they are compliments). The color wheel can be divided into global warm/cool halves, with blues, purples, and greens on the cool side and reds, oranges, and yellows on the warm side. However, every color can have local warm/cool variations. A yellow-green is warmer than a blue-green. A purple-red is cooler than an orange-red.

Warm/cool has nothing to do with light/dark as the previous answer incorrectly stated. A dark orange (brown) color is warmer than a light blue and, similarly, a light orange is also warmer than a dark blue.

Answer 2

Cool colors are typically shades of green, blue, and purple that evoke a sense of calmness and tranquility. Warm colors include shades of red, orange, and yellow, and tend to create a feeling of energy and passion. Mixing cool and warm colors can create a balanced and dynamic palette in art and design.