Easy color sensing

I am working on a project with my Arduino Uno and want to use simple color sensing. Specifically, I want a motor to run a certain direction based on the color detected. I would only need two colors. I don't have much experience with the Arduino or with coding. I have looked at some color sensors online but it seems like they all require pretty extensive and complex coding. Is there a relatively easy way to do color sensing, or am I getting in over my head with this? Thanks for any input.

Use a filter in front of light sensors.