THE ELEMENT OF COLOR

DefinitionProperties of Color

The Color WheelUnderstanding Color

Color Schemes

Definition refers to reflected light on an object as

seen by the human eye.

3 Properties of Color Hue = the name of the color

example red, yellow, blue, etc.

Intensity = the strength and vividness of the color. example color blue as "royal" (bright, rich, vibrant) or "dull"

(grayed).

Value = the lightness or darkness of the color

Also remember:

Tints- are created by adding white to a color Shades- are created by adding black to a color Tones- are created by adding gray to a color

The Color WheelPrimary Colors solid colors; no other colors can create themSecondary Colors equal combination of two primary colorsTertiary Colors unequal combination of two primary colors or combination of three or more colors TRIVIA: The first circular color diagram

was designed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666.

Understanding Color

Color Schemes and Its Effects

Complimentary Colors

Pairs of colors which, when combined, cancel each other out. This means that when combined, they produce a grey-scale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those particular two colors. The high contrast of complementary colors creates a vibrant look especially when used at full saturation. This color scheme must be managed well so it is not jarring.

Complementary color schemes are tricky to use in large doses, but work well when you want something to stand out. Complementary colors are really bad for text. They are located opposite each other in the Color Wheel.

Color Schemes and Its Effects Analogous Colors

Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.

Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Make sure you have enough contrast when choosing an analogous color scheme.

Choose one color to dominate, a second to support. The third color is used (along with black, white or gray) as an accent.

Color Schemes and Its Effects Triadic color scheme A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.

Triadic color schemes tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues.

To use a triadic harmony successfully, the colors should be carefully balanced - let one color dominate and use the two others for accent.

Color Schemes and Its Effects

Split-Complementary color scheme

The split-complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement.

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but has less tension.

The split-complimentary color scheme is often a good choice for beginners, because it is difficult to mess up.

Color Schemes and Its Effects Rectangle (tetradic) Color Scheme

The rectangle or tetradic color scheme uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs.

This rich color scheme offers plenty of possibilities for variation.

Tetradic color schemes works best if you let one color be dominant.

You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design.

Color Schemes and Its Effects Square Color Scheme The square color scheme is similar to the rectangle, but with all four colors spaced evenly around the color circle.

Square color schemes works best if you let one color be dominant.

You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cool colors in your design.

Color Temperature in Painting Color temperature described the overall

color range in a composition, can compare the relationship between two colors, or describe the difference between two similar hues.

Color temperature can be used for emotional effect, or set up the lighting of environment of a scene.

Understanding Color Temperature Temperature within a Color

Color temperature is not always used to describe the relationship between different colors as it is sometimes applied to the difference between two variants of the same color. Looking at the two versions of green on the right, we can see one appears cooler than the other.

The same is true looking at two versions of orange. We can see that one orange appears warmer than the other.

This is true of any comparison between two similar colors. Besides value or saturation differences we will find temperature differences as well.

Color Temperature in Painting

Warm Colors Cool Colors

Such as red, yellow and orange – can spark a variety of emotions ranging from comfort and warmth to hostility and anger.

A warm color is one that gives the viewer a sense of warmth, energy, or heat, such as the colors of the sun.

Such as green, blue and purple – often spark feelings of calmness as well as sadness.

A cool color is a color that gives a sense of coolness, cold, or stillness, such as the colors of the ocean.

Plates for Color (Final Submission Sept. 8, 2016)

Plate 31: The Basic Color Wheel Plate 32: The 12-Color Wheel Plate 33: Complimentary Colors Plate 34: Analogous Color Scheme Plate 35: Triadic Color Scheme Plate 36: Warm and Cool Colors

Materials: Compass, Pencil, Brush, Acrylic Paint

2 Types of Color Wheels

Plate 31: The 6-Color Wheel

Plate 32: The 12-Color Wheel

Plate 33: Complimentary Colors

Plate 34: Analogous Color Scheme

Plate 35: Triadic Color Scheme

L. GreenL. OrangeViolet

L. YellowOrangeBlue Violet

L. BlueD. YellowRed Violet

YellowRedBlue

Plate 36: Warm and Cool Colors

A> Use white and black paint to create a tint and shade of color B>Revise this diagram into only 3 color bands instead of 6 color bands. C>The middle band should be the base color. The top color should be cooler (use white) and the inner color should be warmer (use black)D>Use the 12 Color Wheel

Sources:http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm

http://www.paintdrawpaint.com/2011/04/color-basics-color-temperature-in.html