It’s very important to decide on a color scheme that helps create the style of your magazine and be consistent in message and image.
First what is color:
Below can be found a selection of tools that can help designers choose easier color schemes:
http://www.creativebloq.com/colour/tools-colour-schemes-12121430
Here is a reminder about color harmonies: (goes well with the experience in the Art and Design classes)
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm