Colour Basics Why are different colours used in design? Why is colour important?
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Colour Basics
• Why are different colours used in design?
• Why is colour important?
PRIMARY COLOURSThree
YELLOWREDBLUE
SECONDARY COLOURSThree
OrangeGreenViolet
To get a secondary colour, two primary colours are mixed in equal quantities
TERTIARY COLOURSWhere a Primary colour and a SECONDARY colour are mixed in equal quantities.
There are 12 Tertiary colours
Colours in Harmony
Colours in Contrast
Warm Cool
Warm & Cool colours
Advancing Receding
The Effect or Moods colours give Red
Warm
Exciting
Passionate
Dangerous
Angry
The Effect or Moods colours give
Warm
Happy
Sunny
Cheerful
Full of Energy
Orange
The Effect or Moods colours give
YellowWarm
Happy
Sunny
Cheerful
Bright – Most Easily Seen
The Effect or Moods colours give Green
Cool
Restful
Natural
Calm
Fresh
The Effect or Moods colours give Blue
Cool
Conservative
Sophisticated
Formal
Elegant
The Effect or Moods colours give
Purple
Rich
Regal
Pompous
Luxurious
The Effect or Moods colours give
White
Hygienic
Clean
Pure
The Effect or Moods colours give
Black
Dynamic
Death
Stark
Tone:is used to describe the strength of a colour
Tint ShadeAdd black or grey to add a shade
Dark shades make objects appear heavy
Add white to make a tint
Pale pastel colours give the impression of softness
Designer’s Colour wheel.
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