Colour is seen either by the way light reflects off a surface, or in coloured light sources. Colour and particularly contrasting colour is also used to draw the attention to a particular part of the image. There are primary colours,secondary colours, and tertiary colors. Complementary colours are colours that are opposite to each other on the colour wheel. Complementary colors are used to create contrast. Analogous colours are colours that are found side by side on the colour wheel. These can be used to create colour harmony.Monochromatic colours are tints and shades of one colour. Warm colours are a group of colours that consist of reds, yellows, and oranges. Cool colours are group of colours that consist of purples, greens, and blues. | |
Colour Wheel
Colour Combinations
The Psychology of Colour
Colours are a form of non verbal communication that can speak volumes in a fraction of a second. They can instantly set a mood, convey an emotion, invoke a physiological reaction or inspire people to take action. We can create a powerful effect, whenever the right colour is used to portray a story/ convey a message. Feel free to refer to the list of colours and their associated mood at the side. |
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