Color is one of the elements of design used to create clothing, artwork, furniture, toys, homes, and offices. Chapter 10 page 158
The Message of Color Color and Symbols: Color and Tempertature: Red means STOP, yellow means CAUTION, and green means GO! Color and Tempertature: Red, orange, and yellow look like sunlight and fire; therefore they are warm colors. Blues, greens, and violets represent cool temperatures.
Color and Movement: Color and Mood: Colors can create illusions of movement. Warm colors tend to advance, or move toward you. Cool colors tend to recede, or move away from you. Color and Mood: You may reach for a red or yellow sweater on a dreary day to help brighten your mood. Blues, violets, and greens give a sense of calm and relaxation.
Color Wheel
Hue A specific color name Colors that would appear in the rainbow
Primary Colors Colors that are needed to make the entire color wheel
Secondary Colors Colors made by combining equal parts of primary colors
Complementary Colors 2 colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel
Intermediate Colors A color that is created by combining a primary color with a secondary color. Example: yellow + orange=yellow/orange
Value Lightness or darkness of a color
Intensity Brightness or dullness of a color
Shade Tint A color that black has been added to A color that white has been added to
Tone A hue plus gray
Warm Colors Colors that have red and yellow in them
Cool Colors Colors that have blue in them
Color Schemes A color scheme is the way you use a color or combination of colors when planning an outfit or decorating a room. The following slides represent various color schemes
Monochromatic Color Scheme Shades and Tints of one color.
Analogous Color Scheme A color scheme that uses colors that are right beside each other on the color wheel.
Complementary Color Scheme Combining two colors that are direct opposites on the color wheel. Examples: orange/blue, green/red, and violet/yellow
Split-Complementary Color Scheme One color used with the two colors on either side of its direct complement. Example: Orange, blue green, and blue violet.
Triad Color Scheme Any 3 colors equal distance from each other on the color wheel.
Accented Neutral Color Schemes Since neutrals have no color, they combine well with other hues. When a color is matched with white, black, or gray, it is considered an accented neutral color scheme.
Message of Color Confidence Energy Assertiveness
Message of Color Intelligense Risk-taking attitude
Message of Color Control with a relaxed attitude
Message of Color Sincerity Loyalty
Message of Color Congeniality Spontaneity
Message of Color Seriousness Conformity
Message of Color Reserved Formal
Message of Color Innocence Coolness Cleanliness
Message of Color Softness Calmness
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