Color - The most important element of design

 Hue: Property that give the color it’s name.  Color wheel – 12 colors & 3 Categories  Primary : Red, yellow & blue ( foundation colors )  Secondary: Orange, Green, Purple  Tertiary or Intermediate:  Red-orange  Yellow-green  Blue-purple 

 A measurement of the amount of light reflected from a colored object.  Shade – add black  Tint - add white  Tone - add white & black = gray

 Warm Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow (happy feelings)  Cool Colors: Blue, Green, Purple ( peaceful, soothing)

 White – Elegance, Sophistication, Protection  Red – Strength, Dominance, Love  Pink – Femininity, Love, Happiness, Self- Love, Good Friends  Orange – Halloween, Self – worth, self-esteem, success  Yellow – Cheerful, Friendship, protectiveness, Digestion, nerves, Mental Awareness

 Green – Fertility, Wealth, Creative, Health, Restful  Blue – Peace, Calm, Tranquility, Depression  Purple – Spiritual, Peace, Mental Stress, Rich or Wealth  Black – Death, Celebration of suffering

 1. Balance  2. Depth  3. Focal Point  4. Rhythm  5. Harmony & Unity

 Seasons or Holidays – Halloween –vs- Christmas  Special Occasions - Babies  Symbolism - Red = Love, Yellow = Friendship  Favorite Color – ???  Existing colors - Interior colors