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Goal- Provide solid resources about color theory in one spot so that forum member can find it easy to educate themselves.
Way it works- I will post a bunch of links to different web sites that have allot of information on the subject. Under the link I will post some of the article to give you an idea on it. In order to get the most from this post don’t skip the links. I will start with Basic information on the subject and go more in depth.
Definition of Color Theory- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory -In the
visual arts,color theoryis a body of practical guidance tocolormixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on thecolor wheelrimary color,secondary colorandtertiary color. Although color theory principles first appeared in the writings ofLeone Battista Alberti(c.1435) and the notebooks ofLeonardo da Vinci(c.1490), a tradition of "colory theory" began in the 18th century, initially within a partisan controversy aroundIsaac Newton's theory of color (Opticks, 1704) and the nature of so-calledprimary colors. From there it developed as an independent artistic tradition with only superficial reference tocolorimetryandvision science.
Basics of Color Theory-
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
Color theory encompasses a multitude of definitions, concepts and design applications - enough to fill several encyclopaedias. However, there are three basic categories of color theory that are logical and useful: The color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used.
https://cs.nyu.edu/courses/fall02/V22.0380-001/color_theory.htm
Allot of interesting reading here posted allot of it
A primary color is a color that cannot be made from a combination of any other colors. A secondary color is a color created from a combination of two primary colors. Tertiary color is a combination of three colors (primary or secondary).
Additive color synthesis is the creation of color by mixing colors of light. Human vision relies on light sensitive cells in the retina of the eye. There are two basic kinds of sensors. These are rods and cones. Rods are cells which can work at very low intensity, but cannot resolve sharp images or color. Cones are cells that can resolve sharp images and color, but require much higher light levels to work. The combined information from these sensors is sent to the brain and enables us to see.
Subtractive Color
Subtractive color synthesis is the creation of color by mixing colors of pigment, such as paint or ink in your computer’s printer. This type of color is what is used in the art and design world. When learning basic color theory, art students typically use familiar colors like red, yellow, and blue.
Subtractive color processes work by blocking out parts of the spectrum. The idea of subtractive color is to reduce the amount of undesired color reaching the eye. If, for example, you had a yellow image, you would want to have a dye that would let red and green reach the eye, and block out blue. The additive secondaries become the printers’ subtractive primaries, because each of the additive secondaries will reflect two of the additive primaries, and absorb one of the additive primaries.
The three primaries on the artists’ color wheel are red, blue, and yellow.
Description of Color
Hue – Is the name of the color itself, the dominant wavelength of light or the choice of pigment.
Lightness (brightness) – Is the lightness or darkness of the color, the amoung of light reflected or transmitted.
Saturation – Is the level of white, black or grey, ranges from neutral to brilliant (pastel to full color).
Tint – Base color plus white.
Tone – Base color plus grey.
Shade – Base color plus black.
Value – How light or dark a color is.
Aggressive - AKA 'Warm'. The yellows, oranges, and reds. These come towards the eye more (spatially) and are generally 'louder' than passive colors.
Passive - AKA 'Cool'. The greens, blues, and violets. These recede from the eye more (spatially) and are generally 'quieter' than the aggressive colors.
Color Schemes
Achromatic – An achromatic color scheme is one that is colorless – using blacks, whites and grays.
Complementary – A complementary color scheme is one that uses colors directly across from each other on the color wheel. This can be accomplished by using two colors or hues that are opposites such as red and green or violet and yellow. In this color scheme any two complements, all the semi-neutrals and the neutral they produce can be used. Black and white can also be used. Since you can choose from varying colors and hues which can give a bold and dramatic effect, this color scheme is best used for dramatic, strong, or bold statements.
Monochromatic – A monochromatic color scheme is a one-color color scheme. However, the color can be neutralized by adding its complement to lower the intensity of the color. Black and white can also be used to darken and lighten the value of the color. It is achieved by using one color or hue, utilizing that colors’ various tints, tones and shades. Using a monochromatic scheme with multiple textures creates character and maintains unity.
Analogous – An analogous color scheme is any three adjacent primary, secondary, or tertiary colors on the color wheel. These schemes can be warm or cool. Each can be neutralized by use of its complement, and black and white can be used. Analogous colors "harmonize" well and produce a definite mood to a composition. This can create a very harmonious color scheme.
Color Triad – A triadic color scheme are colors that are an equal distant from each other on the color wheel. Any three colors equidistant around the color wheel form a triad and can be used in this color scheme (eg., red, yellow and blue). Semi-neutrals are mixed using two of the colors in the triad and the third can be added to further neutralize the pair. Black and white can also be used. This can create a very balanced scheme.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/04/complementary-colors-vs-analogous-colors/
Way it works- I will post a bunch of links to different web sites that have allot of information on the subject. Under the link I will post some of the article to give you an idea on it. In order to get the most from this post don’t skip the links. I will start with Basic information on the subject and go more in depth.
Definition of Color Theory- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_theory -In the
visual arts,color theoryis a body of practical guidance tocolormixing and the visual effects of a specific color combination. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on thecolor wheelrimary color,secondary colorandtertiary color. Although color theory principles first appeared in the writings ofLeone Battista Alberti(c.1435) and the notebooks ofLeonardo da Vinci(c.1490), a tradition of "colory theory" began in the 18th century, initially within a partisan controversy aroundIsaac Newton's theory of color (Opticks, 1704) and the nature of so-calledprimary colors. From there it developed as an independent artistic tradition with only superficial reference tocolorimetryandvision science.
Basics of Color Theory-
http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory
Color theory encompasses a multitude of definitions, concepts and design applications - enough to fill several encyclopaedias. However, there are three basic categories of color theory that are logical and useful: The color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used.
https://cs.nyu.edu/courses/fall02/V22.0380-001/color_theory.htm
Allot of interesting reading here posted allot of it
A primary color is a color that cannot be made from a combination of any other colors. A secondary color is a color created from a combination of two primary colors. Tertiary color is a combination of three colors (primary or secondary).
Additive color synthesis is the creation of color by mixing colors of light. Human vision relies on light sensitive cells in the retina of the eye. There are two basic kinds of sensors. These are rods and cones. Rods are cells which can work at very low intensity, but cannot resolve sharp images or color. Cones are cells that can resolve sharp images and color, but require much higher light levels to work. The combined information from these sensors is sent to the brain and enables us to see.
Subtractive Color
Subtractive color synthesis is the creation of color by mixing colors of pigment, such as paint or ink in your computer’s printer. This type of color is what is used in the art and design world. When learning basic color theory, art students typically use familiar colors like red, yellow, and blue.
Subtractive color processes work by blocking out parts of the spectrum. The idea of subtractive color is to reduce the amount of undesired color reaching the eye. If, for example, you had a yellow image, you would want to have a dye that would let red and green reach the eye, and block out blue. The additive secondaries become the printers’ subtractive primaries, because each of the additive secondaries will reflect two of the additive primaries, and absorb one of the additive primaries.
The three primaries on the artists’ color wheel are red, blue, and yellow.
Description of Color
Hue – Is the name of the color itself, the dominant wavelength of light or the choice of pigment.
Lightness (brightness) – Is the lightness or darkness of the color, the amoung of light reflected or transmitted.
Saturation – Is the level of white, black or grey, ranges from neutral to brilliant (pastel to full color).
Tint – Base color plus white.
Tone – Base color plus grey.
Shade – Base color plus black.
Value – How light or dark a color is.
Aggressive - AKA 'Warm'. The yellows, oranges, and reds. These come towards the eye more (spatially) and are generally 'louder' than passive colors.
Passive - AKA 'Cool'. The greens, blues, and violets. These recede from the eye more (spatially) and are generally 'quieter' than the aggressive colors.
Color Schemes
Achromatic – An achromatic color scheme is one that is colorless – using blacks, whites and grays.
Complementary – A complementary color scheme is one that uses colors directly across from each other on the color wheel. This can be accomplished by using two colors or hues that are opposites such as red and green or violet and yellow. In this color scheme any two complements, all the semi-neutrals and the neutral they produce can be used. Black and white can also be used. Since you can choose from varying colors and hues which can give a bold and dramatic effect, this color scheme is best used for dramatic, strong, or bold statements.
Monochromatic – A monochromatic color scheme is a one-color color scheme. However, the color can be neutralized by adding its complement to lower the intensity of the color. Black and white can also be used to darken and lighten the value of the color. It is achieved by using one color or hue, utilizing that colors’ various tints, tones and shades. Using a monochromatic scheme with multiple textures creates character and maintains unity.
Analogous – An analogous color scheme is any three adjacent primary, secondary, or tertiary colors on the color wheel. These schemes can be warm or cool. Each can be neutralized by use of its complement, and black and white can be used. Analogous colors "harmonize" well and produce a definite mood to a composition. This can create a very harmonious color scheme.
Color Triad – A triadic color scheme are colors that are an equal distant from each other on the color wheel. Any three colors equidistant around the color wheel form a triad and can be used in this color scheme (eg., red, yellow and blue). Semi-neutrals are mixed using two of the colors in the triad and the third can be added to further neutralize the pair. Black and white can also be used. This can create a very balanced scheme.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/04/complementary-colors-vs-analogous-colors/