Color in Three Dimensions

ColoRotate reinvented color selection by letting designers work in 3D space with natural gestures.

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Learn About Color

Explore color theory, perception, and the science of how we see color.

Explore Color Theory

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The iPad App

View screenshots and learn about the award-winning ColoRotate app for iPad.

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Photoshop Plugin

Learn about the ColoRotate plugin for Adobe Photoshop CS4-CS6.

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About ColoRotate

ColoRotate (2009-2018) was a suite of color tools that reinvented how designers work with color:

The Products

Photoshop Plugin (2009-2015) - Connected to Adobe Photoshop CS5/CS6, letting designers manipulate colors in 3D space and instantly update foreground/background colors
iPad App (2011-2018) - Award-winning touch interface for intuitive color editing with natural gestures
Web Application (2009-2015) - Flash-based online tool for creating and sharing color palettes

Key Features

Work with color in 3D space that mirrors human perception
Manipulate palettes with natural gestures
Visualize color relationships spatially
Preview colorblind perspectives
Export to Photoshop, Illustrator, and other tools

ColoRotate was created by IDEA.org, a nonprofit that creates educational tools and experiences. While the apps are no longer available, the color theory content remains valuable for designers and artists.