What are cool and warm colors in design?
Cool colors like blue, green, and purple create a calm, stable, and professional feel—often used in tech, finance, or healthcare apps.
Warm colors like red, orange, and yellow feel bold, energetic, or urgent—great for calls to action or emotional engagement.
Use temperature to set the tone of your UI and reinforce your brand personality.
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