Color Harmonies Work PDF

Making Color Harmonies Work Objective 2.01 Understanding Color Basics & Color Theory  Making Color Harmonies Work Objective 2.01: Essential questions: 1. How is color effectively communicated? 2. How do colors relate and interact with each other? 3. What fac...

Making Color Harmonies Work Objective 2.01 Understanding Color Basics & Color Theory  Making Color Harmonies Work Objective 2.01: Essential questions: 1. How is color effectively communicated? 2. How do colors relate and interact with each other? 3. What factors affect color selection? 4. What steps are used in planning a successful color scheme?  How is color effectively communicated? General: All areas/surfaces don’t have to have a hue Adding neutrals to color harmonies  How is color effectively communicated? Color harmonies: Complementary color Split-complementary Triadic Analogous Monochromatic Neutral Accented neutral How is color effectively communicated? Complementary color harmonies Opposite each other on the color wheel Intense together (especially at full intensity) Edges where colors touch have effect Vibrating edges How is color effectively communicated? Complementary color harmonies To control effect- vary tone and/or value Vibrating edges Vibrating edges How is color effectively communicated? Complementary color harmonies Colors work best when spaced with neutrals with complements How is color effectively communicated? Split-complementary color harmonies Similar to complementary but adds another color (same rules apply) Best to use MOST contrasting color as base & other 2 “splits” as accent colors Base Accents How is color effectively communicated? Triadic color harmonies 3 hues at equal distance Uses high contrast hues Pure form appears childlike Vary values & intensity = more sophisticated How is color effectively communicated? Triadic color harmonies Neutrals important 60-30-10 Rule ○ Example: 60%- Blue 30%- Red 10%- Yellow How is color effectively communicated? Analogous color harmonies Calming & cohesive Vary intensity & value to add interest How is color effectively communicated? Analogous color harmonies Usually, these are all cool or all warm Add neutrals to lessen the severity (if needed) How is color effectively communicated? Monochromatic color harmonies 1 hue with variations Neutral mixed with hue but still mostly about the 1 hue How is color effectively communicated? Neutral color harmonies Easy palette to use & update later Using varied texture adds interest Modern but cold look: black, white & gray Adding brown, tan or ivory creates warmer look How is color effectively communicated? Neutral color harmonies Drama & attention = high contrast values (black & white) Dull & flat = not enough value contrast How is color effectively communicated? Accented Neutral color harmonies 1 color is used as an accent to neutrals Accent only 1 variation (usually) Draws attention to area or object