Understanding Color
Colors for you Colors affect you in many ways. Look at these images: They affect you in two different ways because Of the colors. Few people are aware of the power of color. Color can help you present yourself in a particular way, that is why it is important to understand color when picking your clothing and designs.
Understanding Color Terms Hue: the name of a color Value: the lightness or darkness of a color Tint: light value of a color, made by adding white to a color Shade: dark value of a color, made by adding black to a color Tone: to change the intensity of a color add gray and you get a tone. The intensity of a color is how bright or dull it is. Neutrals are black, white, and gray. White is the absence of color and it reflects light. Black is the presence of all colors and it absorbs light. Gray is a blend of black and white.
The Color Wheel The color wheel is a chart that shows the relationship among colors.
The Color Wheel Primary colors are red, yellow, and blue and cannot be made by combining any other colors. Secondary colors are two primary colors mixed together to make orange, green, and violet. Tertiary/Intermediate colors are one primary color mixed with one secondary color to make a new color.
Warm & Cool Colors Warm Warm colors are reds, yellows, and oranges. Cool colors are greens, blues, and violets. Warm colors draw attention, and come out at you. Cool colors recede and are calming. Cool
Color Schemes An appealing combination of colors Complimentary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel. Split-Complimentary schemes include a color and the colors on both sides of its compliment. Triadic color schemes are the colors that are equally spaced from each other on the color wheel. Analogous schemes are schemes using colors that are adjacent each other on the color wheel.
Color Schemes Monochromatic color schemes are when different shades, tints, and/or tones of one color are used. Accented Neutral schemes are schemes using a neutral color combined with a bright accent color.
Choosing Your Best Colors People are not born with color sense, but it is not hard to learn. Color choice depends on your personal coloring, body shape, personality, and present wardrobe. The seasons, special occasions, and what you feel looks good on you also factor in.
Colors for your skin tone Your personal coloring or skin tone determines what colors look best on you. Try different colors to see what works best. Use the seasonal skin coloring chart to see what colors fit you best.
Colors for your Hair Your hair can take on a new glow when you wear the right colors. You can emphasize your and eyes in two ways: Choose tints and shades of your hair or eyes Choose compliments of your hair and eye color for your clothes. Most eyes contain a touch of other colors, pay attention to your hair highlights as well.
Your Seasonal Coloring Your personal coloring is sometimes described as one of the four seasons of the year. Answer a few questions about your self to determine your seasonal coloring. Use the seasonal coloring chart to get tips about what colors look best on you in what seasons and light.
Your Seasonal Coloring What is Seasonal Color Analysis? Seasonal color analysis categorizes people into one of four categories: Winter, Summer, Autumn and Spring. The categories are named after the seasons and the colors found together in nature to help you remember the range of colors they include. Your seasonal color range will complement the coloring of your skin, hair and eyes. Understanding Color Understanding a few characteristics of color will help you understand your own coloring and help you make more informed color choices when you buy clothes. Winter Colors Summer Colors Autumn Colors Spring Colors
Extended Seasonal Colorings What Season Are You?
Colors for You Directions: On your own sheet of paper, answer the questions based on the Power Point. The brightness or dullness of a color is its _______. Name the secondary hues. Give an example of a complementary color scheme. Analogous color schemes use colors that are ________. Give an example of a triadic color scheme. Name two ways to use color to emphasize your hair and eyes. What three types of colors should you choose if you want to appear smaller? Give an example of how color can indicate your mood. How can understanding color help you in your clothing choices? Give an example of how you have noticed color making a person look a certain way.
Understanding Color Terms Directions: On your own sheet of paper, write down the definitions. Hue:____________. Value:___________. Tint: ____________. Shade: ______________. Tone:___________. The intensity of a__________. Neutrals are _________. White is the_________. Black is the________. Gray is a________.