Welcome to the Colour Literacy Project
The Colour Literacy Project is a 21st century initiative that recognizes colour as a meta-discipline. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art educational resources that strengthen the bridges between the sciences, arts, design and humanities in order to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future. Fluency with the language of colour sharpens our visual intelligence, expands our perceptions, and enhances our ability to communicate.
Colour literacy is not just for artists and scientists — it’s for everyone.
What’s new on our website?
Updated Recommended Books Section
From our Top-picks to Deep-dives about colour, we have updated our recommended books section. You will find books for kids, teachers and everyone curious about colour.
Beta-test exercise set for 2025-26
We are currently beta-testing a collection of exercises for the new colour curriculum. Our goal is to gain insights and feedback related to the exercises’ effectiveness in expanding students' understanding of: 1) the fundamental role of colour in our lives; and 2) the foundational core concepts across disciplines.
Core colour concepts
We have identified ten core colour concepts, for a universal foundation in colour literacy. These concepts represent fundamental knowledge about colour, and are for everyone.
Who we are:
We are a group of colour educators and practitioners, spread across the globe. We come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, and are united in our passion for colour. Check out our Project team & consultants, and our tenets and FAQ which describe our philosophy and approach to colour education.
What we do:
Develop meta-disciplinary exercises about colour
The heart of our hands-on, experiential colour curriculum combines core colour concepts from the sciences, the arts, and the humanities.
Develop classroom resources for teachers
Our exercises include lesson plans, handouts, slide decks and links to other supplies. Our materials are designed to be easily adapted to the classroom.
Connect colour educators with our partners network
We are creating a dynamic network of colour educators at all levels, where we meet to discuss our teaching methods and experiences at round tables.
Provide supporting background materials for teachers
We have developed various readings on colour fundamentals, designed to support teachers in bringing colour ideas to the classroom.
Correct common misconceptions about colours
Our knowledge about colour is constantly evolving. Due to a lack of awareness of current colour research, or an oversimplified view of colour, several misconceptions about colour are very common.
Organize & host interdisciplinary colour literacy forums
The Colour Literacy Forum is a virtual platform featuring presentations and interactive conversations focused on updating and expanding 21st century colour education.
Spotlight:
Join us!
If you are interested in helping revitalize colour education worldwide, we are looking for educators to test and provide feedback on our exercises and curriculum. To find out more, reach out to us using the CONTACT link below.
Please use the following subject line:
Subject: Partners Network
““In the end, learning the language of color is really about learning to see.””
