1. Color...... An element or property of light.

2. Color...... An element or property of light.

3. Color...... An element or property of light.

4. 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.

5. Psychological Effects of COLOR Red: strong emotion, power, danger, fire, strength, love, excitement

6. Psychological Effects of COLOR Orange: Hope, cheer, warmth, courage, energy, enthusiasm, hospitality

7. Psychological Effects of COLOR Yellow: friendly, cheery, happy, warm, attention getting, wise, fatiguing to the eye

8. Psychological Effects of COLOR Green: refreshing, tranquility, good luck, friendly, cool, peaceful, calming, healing, jealousy

9. Psychological Effects of COLOR Blue: cool, quiet, reserved, tranquil, calm, serene, sad, aloof, formal

10. Psychological Effects of COLOR Violet: dignified, mysterious, dramatic, royal, wealth, wisdom, spirituality

11. Psychological Effects of COLOR Black: sophisticated, mysterious, dramatic, wise, evil, menace, death, mourning

12. Psychological Effects of COLOR White: fresh, peace, youth, purity, space innocence, cold, blandness

13. Warm Colors Red, yellow, orange Make a room feel cheerful and cozy

14. Warm Colors Because warm colors appear closer than cool colors, red painted walls seem to draw closer together, creating a sense of intimacy.

15. Cool Colors Blue, green, violet Set a relaxing mood

16. Color Good choice for a room that gets hot or has too much sunlight

17. Color can create an illusion: Using darker colors or many different colors will make a room seem smaller.

18. Color can create an illusion: Light colored walls will make a room look larger.

19. The Color Wheel

20. Primary Colors

21. The Color Wheel Secondary Colors

22. The Color Wheel Intermediate Colors

23. 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

24. Color Schemes The way colors are used together.

25. Monochromatic One hue using different tints, shades and intensities. Very restful to look at. A neutral can be added for contrast and interest.

26. Monochromatic

28. Analogous This is 3 to 6 colors next to each other on the color wheel. May use different values and intensities for some contrast.

29. Analogous

30. Complementary Two colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Tints and shades of complements can be sophisticated and pleasing.

31. Complementary

34. 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.

35. Split-Complementary

36. Triad Uses 3 colors equidistant on the wheel. A great deal of contrast. May use primarily one color and the other two for accent.

37. Accented Neutral Combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color. Very pleasing to the eye. Easy to look at.

38. Accented Neutral Combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color. Very pleasing to the eye. Easy to look at.

39. Color Scheme Quiz 1) Complimentary Colors

40. Color Scheme Quiz 2) Warm Colors

41. Color Scheme Quiz 3) Accented Neutral

42. Color Scheme Quiz 8) Cool Colors

43. Color Scheme Quiz 4) Monochromatic