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- 1. DIPLOMA IN NEW MEDIA DESIGN DNM 113 – COLOR STUDIES NAME : WONG SING HO ID : 2014050034 GROUP : NMG1 LECTURER : Mr. Syafiq Hariz
- 3. Contents 1. WHAT IS COLOUR 2. COLOUR SYSTEM ADDITIVE COLOURSYSTEM SUBTRACTIVE COLOUR SYSTEM THE CMYK COLOUR SYSTEM 3. COLOUR PROPERTIES COLOUR WHEEL PRIMARY COLOUR SECONDARY COLOUR TERTIARY COLOUR 4. COLOUR HARMONIES ANALOGOUS COMPLEMENTARY SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY TRIAD TETRAD 5. ACHROMATIC COLOUR HUE,VALUE,SATURATION & INTENSITY,TEMPERATURE 6. MONOCHROMATIC COLOUR 7. COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY 8. COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY OF THERAPY 9. COLOUR MEANING AND SYMBOLISM 10. COLOUR IN MY CULTURE 11. WHAT IS COLOUR GOOD FOR 12. COLOUR REFLECTED MYSELF
- 4. We all live in a world where at some point, colour will be a part of, and effect us in our every day lives. WHAT IS COLOR Colour is simply light of different wavelengths and frequencies and light is just one form of energy that we can actually see that is made up from photons. We are all surrounded by electromagnetic waves of energy of which colour is just a small part. How we see color The human eye and brain together translate light into color. Light receptors within the eye transmit messages to the brain, which produces the familiar sensations of color. Image source : http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone 1. All the "invisible" colors of sunlight shine on the apple. 2. The surface of a red apple absorbs all the colored light rays, except for those corresponding to red, and reflects this color to the human eye. 3. The eye receives the reflected red light and sends a message to the brain. The most technically accurate definition of color is: "Color is the visual effect that is caused by the spectral composition of the light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by objects."
- 5. Color Systems Additive Color System Red - Green - Blue (RGB Image Source : http://www.colormatters.com The RGB color model is an additive color model in which red, green, and blue light are added together in various ways to reproduce a broad array of colors. The name of the model comes from the initials of the three additive primary colors, red, green, and blue. When combined, red and green light rays produce yellow, blue and green produce cyan, red and blue produce magenta. Red, green and blue mix to create white (light). This system applies only to devices employing light , such as computer monitors and television set s. Subtractive Color System Red - Yellow - Blue Primary Colour Secondary Colour Tertiary Colour Image Source : http://www.colormatters.com red, yellow and blue is the 3 basic primary colors.
- 6. These primaries are the pure colors which can not be created by mixing any other colors. Secondary hues are the result of mixing any of the two primaries. Tertiary colors result from mixing the secondary hues. The CMYK Color System Cyan - Magenta - Yellow - Black Image Source : http://www.colormatters.com The CMYK color system is the color system used for printing.
- 7. COLOR PROPERTIES Color Wheel Image Source : blog.shopmartingale.com A color wheel or color circle is an abstract illustrative organization of color hues around a circle that shows relationships between primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors Primary Colors: Colors at their basic essence; those colors that cannot be created by mixing others. Secondary Colors: Those colors achieved by a mixture of two. Image Source : xthreadbearx.wordpress.com Tertiary Colors: Those colors achieved by a mixture of primary an Image Source : afstudents.wikispaces.com
- 8. Color Harmonies Analogous 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. Complementary Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel are considered to be complementary colors.
- 9. Split Complementary 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. Triad A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.
- 10. Tetrad (Square) The Tetrad color scheme is similar to the rectangle, but with all four colors spaced evenly around the color circle.
- 11. Achromatic Colour Hue,Value,Saturation or Intensity,Temperature To give a precise description of a colour can be difficult and frustrating. Colour has four distinct properties: hue, value, saturation,temperature. To understand colour you must understand how these four properties relate to each other. Hue: The name of the color. Value: The lightness or darkness of hue. Saturation or intensity (chroma): The purity of hue, brightness or dullness. Temperature: The warmth and coolness of hue. Image Source : http://www.dsource.in
- 12. Hue A hue name is the name of the colour which is used to describe a particular wavelength. Different hues can be obtained by mixing two primaries, two adjacent colours or two complementary colours in equal or unequal proportions. • Chromatic: Hav ing hue, any colours other than white, grey and black. • Achromatic: Black, white and grey colours • Polychromatic: Hav ing many hues • Monochromatic: Hav ing one hue only, Many values of a single colour Image Sources : http://www.dsource.in/ Value Value is concerned with the light and dark properties of colour. All colours exhibit these properties. All hues can be made in all values. Adding white paint will make any pigment lighter. Adding black paint will make most pigments darker. Black, white and gray are values without colour. White is the highest possible value while black is the lowest. Gray as the midpoint between black and white, is a medium value, neither dark nor light.
- 13. Saturation The third descriptive quality of colour is saturation, or chroma or intensity. Saturation is a comparative property and like value is linear and progressive. Image Sources : http://www.dsource.in/
- 14. Temperature The temperature of a colour is its relative warmth or coolness. Cool and warm are two opposing qualities of hue. Cool colours contain blue or green: blues, greens, violets, and steps between them. Warm colours are reds, oranges, yellow, and steps between them. Colour temperatures affect us both psychologically and perceptually. Warm Color Cool Color
- 15. Tints, Shades & Tone Tints : In color theory, a tint is the mixture of a colorwith white, which increases lightness. A hue produced by the addition of white. Shapes : shade is the mixture of a color with black, which reduces lightness. A hue produced by the addition of black. Tones : A tone is produced either by the mixture of a color with gray, or by both tinting and shading. A hue produced by the addition of Grey
- 16. Color Psychology What is Color Psychology Color is a meaningful constant for sighted people and it's a powerful psychological tool. Color psychology is the study ofcolor as a determinant of human behavior. The meaning of colors can vary depending on culture and circumstances. Each color has many aspects to it. Used of Color Psychology and Effects of Color Color can reflect the person. Different color have different meanings. Color also bring different emotional to person. By using color psychology, you can send a positive or negative message. Psychology of Color: Black Black is the color of authority and power, stability and strength. Black clothes make people appear thinner. it is easy to overwhelm people with too much black. sometimes associated with evil. Psychology of Color: White White is the color associated with purity Cleanliness, and the safety of bright light the night. Psychology of Color: Red Red often where the eye looks first. Red is the color of energy love and giv ing Warning Happy Psychology of Color: Blue produce chemicals that are calming it's calm, restful color. steadfastness, dependability, wisdom and loyalty focus
- 17. Color Psychology as Therapy Color therapy (also known as chromotherapy) is a therapeutic science that has been used for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used specially built solarium rooms with different colored glasses. The sun would shine through the colored glass onto the patient to achieve specific therapeutic benefits. Others used different colored silk clothes to filter varying shades of light onto their bodies. Color Therapy success in recovery of stroke victims, and in others who have chronic depression Green Regulates the pituitary gland, fights depression, bulimia, and other psychosomatic conditions affecting the gastric system. I t is useful in calming the nervous system, fights irritability, insomnia and can be used to assist in recovery from nervous breakdowns. Red I s used to energise and stimulate. Affects the heart by increasing pulse rate, and the muscles by increasing their tension. Influences vitality, and increases body temperature. Can be used to develop excitement and sensuality. White Used for regeneration. Also, provides energy and balances the chronobiological rhythm, by stimulating the production of serotonin, a substance which regulates both sleep and the nervous system. Rebalances the psychophysical and hormonal systems in people who suffer from seasonal depression. Blue Calming. Stimulates the parasympathetic system, reduces blood pressure and calms both breathing and heart-rate. I t has anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing effects. Fights both physical and mental tension and is used to assist in relaxation. Yellow Increases neuromuscular tone. Purifies blood, helps digestion, and has a cleansing effect. Strongly stimulates happiness, brings on a sense of security, as well as a strong feeling of well-being. Purple Purple is considered to be a high vibrational color. It is purifying to the body and can help with detoxification. It can also be used for headaches. I t exerts a soothing effect on the eyes, ears and nervous system. I t can enhance sleep and soothe mental and emotional stress.
- 18. Color meaning & Symbolism Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness . Pink symbolizes love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm. Beige and ivory symbolize unification. Ivory symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. Beige symbolizes calm and simplicity. Yellow signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship. Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant. Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance Lavender symbolizes femininity, grace and elegance. Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention. Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor. Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm. White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical. Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground,
- 19. Emotions: Blue is seen as conservative. Red is power and aggression. Brighter colors such as yellow and orange represent warmth not only with emotions but also with temperature. Cool colors are blue, green, black or any color with a dark shade. When someone is feeling down or depressed, it is said they are feeling "blue." When someone is angry they "see red." When someone is seen to be afraid or "chicken" they are called "yellow." Religion: Colours are also used in religious ceremonies or represent aspects of religion. Native Americans include colors in religious ceremonies. The Navajo Nation considers four colors to be important: Turquoise, white, yellow, and black. These colors represent four sacred mountains. The Apache Nation also considers four colors to be important: Green, white, yellow and black. These are sacred colors of the white mountain and are also used in government. The Iowa Nation also considers four colors to be sacred: Black, yellow, red and white. They represent direction, their flag, and what they consider to be four races of man. In Tibetan Buddhism, blue is the color of Vairochana, a celestial Buddha, whose image is the immensity of sky blue. Buddhist monks wear orange (specifically the color saffron) robes primarily due to tradition. That was the least expensive color dye at the time and that is what they continued to wear. The robes themselves symbolize "simplicity and detachment of materialism." Green is the traditional color of I slam. The I slamic flag is green. Green is also mentioned in the Quran as the color of garments, cushions and carpets in paradise.
- 20. Color in my Culture Red prosperity, fortune, joy and happiness. Used for festival, like Chinese New Year, red color bring luck, good, and fortune to us. Green New life, New Generation, hope, fertility and exorcism. Black Wealth, health and prosperity White Indicates death, mourning, funerals, sadness and misfortune. Pure and cleanness. What is Color good for ? Color is v ery important in our daily life. Without colors, w e can’t see and identify things. Without colors, we can’t express our emotion. Without colors, we can’t beautify our compositions. In conclusion, color provides many benefits for us.
- 21. Color Reflect Music This is my final assignment – “Music”. I draw music notation to be my final assignment. I use a lot of color to colour it. The color is has been use is red, pink, green, orange, yellow, blue, violet, white and brown. I use red, orange, yellow, pink, blue, violet, and brown colour the background and use red, pink, green, and white to color the three music notation. First, I use yellow, red, and orange colors to paint my background. In the color symbolism, red color is represent power, heat, passion, love, and happiness. Furthermore, yellow color symbolism joy, happiness, idealism, imagination, hope, and friendship. Besides that, orange represent energy, warmth, and vibrant. I want to show that there are many things happen in this colorful world no matter happy or unhappy. In our long-life path, we will meet up of many different people, incidents and things. However, most of my memories are happy moments, and I enjoyed it very much. Through my artwork, each color symbolizes everyone and everything that had appeared in my life before. Life, is such like a music, containing melody and lyrics, which composing my life story. Next, I also use the color violet mix with blue color and pink color at the bottom of background. Violet is means spirituality, wisdom, and mysterious. Blue color represent peace, cold, harmony, and depression. In our daily life, we can found that many things or meet up something is mysterious or magical thing an unimaginable. This all make us full of hope and vision to our future.
- 22. Moreover, I use the red color red, green, and pink to colour the three music notation. Green color represent nature, healthy, good, lucky, youth, and environment. Pink color represent love, romance, caring, and calm. I use this all of color – red, yellow, orange, pink, violet, blue, green, and white to color my final assignment – “Music”, is because I want to bring the messages that life is colourful and everything can happened surround us. And that all just like a music, a wonderful music, maybe sometimes we are in happy, but we also will be sad, no one can happy always as long of the life, and this same with music. The music called nice and good when this music consist climax, flat, and desperate. But remember dun easy to give up, no fate but we make it.
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