Color An element or property of light.
Color An element or property of light.
Color An element or property of light.
Color The most significant element of design is color. A change of color can make you feel as though you are living in a new place. Color influences how people feel, so it can be used to create a certain mood.
Psychological Effects of COLOR Red: strong emotion, power, danger, fire, strength, love, excitement
Psychological Effects of COLOR Orange: Hope, cheer, warmth, courage, energy, enthusiasm, hospitality
Psychological Effects of COLOR Yellow: friendly, cheery, happy, warm, attention getting, wise, fatiguing to the eye
Psychological Effects of COLOR Green: refreshing, tranquility, good luck, friendly, cool, peaceful, calming, healing, jealousy
Psychological Effects of COLOR Blue: cool, quiet, reserved, tranquil, calm, serene, sad, aloof, formal
Psychological Effects of COLOR Violet: dignified, mysterious, dramatic, royal, wealth, wisdom, spirituality
Psychological Effects of COLOR Black: sophisticated, mysterious, dramatic, wise, evil, menace, death, mourning
Psychological Effects of COLOR White: fresh, peace, youth, purity, space innocence, cold, blandness
Warm Colors Red, yellow, orange Make a room feel cheerful and cozy
Warm Colors Because warm colors appear closer than cool colors, red painted walls seem to draw closer together, creating a sense of intimacy.
Cool Colors Blue, green, violet Set a relaxing mood
Color Good choice for a room that gets hot or has too much sunlight
Color can create an illusion: Using darker colors or many different colors will make a room seem smaller.
Color can create an illusion: Light colored walls will make a room look larger.
The Color Wheel
Primary Colors
The Color Wheel Secondary Colors
The Color Wheel Intermediate Colors
Color Terms Hue Color Name Value Lightness/darkness Tint.. Hue + white (ex. Pink or light blue) Shade... Hue + black (ex. Maroon, navy) Neutrals White, black, beige
Color Schemes The way colors are used together.
Monochromatic One hue using different tints, shades and intensities. Very restful to look at. A neutral can be added for contrast and interest.
Monochromatic
Analogous This is 3 to 6 colors next to each other on the color wheel. May use different values and intensities for some contrast.
Analogous
Complementary Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Tints and shades of complements can be sophisticated and pleasing.
Complementary
Split-Complementary Split-Complementary: uses three colors; one color with the two colors on either side of its complements. A bright color scheme, use with care.
Split-Complementary
Triad Uses 3 colors equidistant on the wheel. A great deal of contrast. May use primarily one color and the other two for accent.
Accented Neutral Combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color. Very pleasing to the eye. Easy to look at.
Accented Neutral Combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color. Very pleasing to the eye. Easy to look at.
Color Scheme Quiz 1) Complimentary Colors
Color Scheme Quiz 2) Warm Colors
Color Scheme Quiz 3) Accented Neutral
Color Scheme Quiz 8) Cool Colors
Color Scheme Quiz 4) Monochromatic