The Characteristics of Color

The Characteristics of Color

Language helps you to organize and make sense of the world. It gives you a way of communicating with others using words … Read More

Can Being Colorblind Make You A Better Artist Or Designer?

Can Being Colorblind Make You A Better Artist Or Designer?

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were colorblind? I have and in every instance I've imagined … Read More

How Color Theory Came About

How Color Theory Came About

Throughout history, color theorists have attempted to explain how the scientific and psychological aspects of colors … Read More

Color Term Glossary

Accent Lighting: Lighting layer that highlights or builds emphasis, also known as key lighting. Achromatic: Free of … Read More

Understanding Undertones = Color Success

When it comes to color, it’s what’s underneath that counts. Color is dynamic and energetic. Every color has a … Read More

Get To Know The Color Wheel

Get To Know The Color Wheel

The color wheel is a tool for understanding color and color relationships. Think of it as your cheat sheet or … Read More

Color Relationships: Creating Color Harmony

Color Relationships: Creating Color Harmony

What is Color Harmony? Harmony is nature’s way of saying that two or more things together make sense. Color harmony … Read More

Color Relationships: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Hues

Color Relationships: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Hues

Learning about color relationships begins with understanding the placement of colors around the color wheel. The … Read More

Color Temperature: If A Color Is Warm Or Cool May Be Relative

Color Temperature: If A Color Is Warm Or Cool May Be Relative

In understanding and defining color, the terms "warm" and "cool" are often used to describe a color. In general blue, … Read More

After Image

What's that? Any color which appears in the visual field will automatically cause the viewers mind's eye to seek out … Read More

Value and Color Value

Value refers to lightness or darkness of the color. In addition to the pure hue, there is a light, mid-range and dark … Read More

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