Colour Relativity

Subjective colour

Dimensions of colour

- Contrast of extension 

- Contrast of temperature 

- Complementary contrast 

- Simultaneous contrast 

Consider monochromatic the when discussing the contrast of tone. 

Contrast of hue:

Formed by the juxtaposition of different hues. The greater the distance between hues on a colour wheel, the greater the contrast.

Saturation:

Formed by the juxtaposition of light and dark values and their relative saturation.

Extension/proportion:

Formed by assigning proportional field sizes in relation to the visual weight of a colour. Also known as the contrast of proportion.

Temperature:

Formed by juxtaposing hues that can be considered 'warm' or 'cool'. Also known as the contrast of warm cool.

Complementary contrast:

Formed by juxtaposing complementary colours from a colour wheel or perceptual opposites.

Simultaneous contrast:

Formed when boundaries between colours perceptually vibrate and relax.

A problem with purple 

There are blue-purple, purple, red-purple.

Purple is a rare colour. The expense creating the colour has given purple a supernatural aura for centuries.

Purple is a powerful colour and has a powerful history. Symbolism of purple are more significant and interesting than those of any other colour.

Study task:

I picked brown as my least favourite colour. The brown colour I chose from the Pantone colour chart was DE 69-5. I chose this brown because it looked murky and unappealing.  

Black is a standard colour and compliments all colours therefore I chose a solid black which is    DE 325-1. I chose a solid black shade so the colour would stand out from the dirty brown.

When looking at complimentary colours for the brown, it suggested a light pink so I chose           DE 153-7. I like the shade of this pink because it looks appealing and bright therefore will make the brown look more lighter and cheerful.

This is all the three colours that I have chosen. The two end colours compliment the brown and would possibly make it less displeasing.

In the lecture, the tutor showed us how different colours (complementary contrast) clashed such as red and green, blue and orange. It was difficult to see as my eyes couldn't adjust the the variations and vibrancy of the colours as they did not work well together. I have found to use Adobe Colour CC to help me chose complimentary shades for each colour which I did and will find useful.