Color Blocking
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A design technique that uses large, solid areas of contrasting colors placed adjacent to each other without gradients or patterns.
Color blocking originated in the art world with painters like Piet Mondrian and the De Stijl movement, and has become a staple in fashion and graphic design. The technique creates bold, modern compositions by juxtaposing flat areas of saturated color. In web design, color blocking can define sections, create visual hierarchy, and make layouts feel energetic and contemporary. Successful color blocking requires careful selection of colors that contrast sufficiently while maintaining harmony. It pairs naturally with minimalist typography and clean geometric layouts.
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