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C O L O R
Warm Colors Includes: red, red-
orange, orange, yellow-orange, and yellow
Considered engaging, positive, and stimulating
They can enclose space If used in large areas
colors may create an irritable environment
Cool Colors Blue, blue-green,
green, violet, and blue-violet
They are generally relaxing and cooling
Expand space Possibly
perceived as cold and uninviting
Neutral Colors Gray, white, and black These are without hue Hue=color Called achromatic: in
Greek means without color
White with any small amount of color is considered neutralized
They are tranquil and unobtrusive
Consequently they may produce feelings of boredom
The Standard Color Wheel
Primary Colors Red Yellow Blue
Secondary Colors Orange Green Violet
Tertiary Colors Yellow-orange Yellow green Blue-green Blue-violet Red-violet Red-orange
Colors Three Dimensions
HueValue
Intensity
Hue Color name A color can be
lightened or darkened
Example: using a blue hue Light blue, dark blue,
bright blue, grey-blue They are all of a blue
hue
Value Degree of luminosity Lightness or
darkness of a hue Tint=adding white Shade=adding black Tone=adding black
and white
Intensity Or chroma Is the degree of
saturation Describes the
brightness or dullness
Color’s compliment (color directly across wheel)
Creating Color Schemes
AchromaticMonotone
MonochromaticAnalogous
Complementary
Achromatic Color scheme
created using black, white, or variations of grey
No identifiable hue
Monotone Created from a color
with low chroma Usually neutral
colors Accents of stronger
chroma may be used in accessories without changing the neutral scheme
Monochromatic Developed from a
single hue A range of intensities Different tones and
tints are used Enhanced by textures
such as wood, metal, stone, glass, and fabrics
Patterns are often incorporated
Analogous Any segment of
colors that are side by side on the standard color wheel
Use a great variety of values and intensities
Direct Compliment Simplest of the
contrasting color schemes
Any two colors that lie directly opposite each other on the color wheel
Used in equal amounts colors clash
Split Compliment Three-color scheme
composed of any hue plus the two hues next to its compliment
For example Yellow is dominant
color Red-violet and blue-
violet are complimentary colors
Triad Complement Another three-color
contrasting scheme Any three colors that
are equidistant on the color wheel
May be neutralized, raised, or lowered in value to produce a tranquil scheme
Psychological and Physiological Effects of
Colors
Feelings and Reactions Red
Courage, passion, love, danger, fire, strength
Yellow Cowardice, delicate, optimism, warmth,
sunlight Orange
Cheerfulness, stimulation, sunset When muted may appear cool or refreshing
Feelings and Reactions Blue
Honesty, truth, loyalty, sky, masculine Green
Envy, safety, peace, passivity, nature, serenity
Violet Royalty, snobbery, power, drama, worship
Feelings and Reactions White
Purity, cleanliness, sterility, freshness Black
Mourning, sorrow, sophistication, mystery, night Brown
Earth, wood, warmth, comfort, support Grey
Gloom, storm, fog, wisdom, intelligence, high-tech
Multiculturalism and Color Color is an
international language Every culture identifies
each other with something different
It is important to be sensitive to cultural color associations when working with clients from different cultures
Reflecting Personality When designing a
room the opinions of occupants should be considered
Personal preferences should always be the main considerations instead of trends
Reflecting the Mood of the Room
Color sets the mood of a room
Large areas with an intense color will be irritating
Neutralized tones for a large background are ideal
Interactions Between Color and the Elements
and Principles of Design
SpaceTexture
Size and ProportionBalance
Juxtaposition of ColorsLight
Space Near colors appear
darker Colors seem more
demanding in smaller spaces
When selecting a color from a small color sample it is best to select a color several tints lighter
When a tone is painted on four walls it is much darker than desired
Texture Color appears
differently when the texture is differed
Fabrics with a deep textured surface cast shadows therefore appearing darker
A dull surfaces absorbs colors and much of the natural light
Size and Proportion Furniture may appear
larger if painted or upholstered with colors in a strong chroma
A small room with demanding colors will seem even smaller
With skillful application of color a rooms dimensions may significantly be altered
Balance A small area of
dark color balances a large area of bright color
A small bright blue chair balances a large gray-blue couch
Juxtaposition of Colors The eye perceives color
in relation to it’s environment
People are color blind to two or four colors
When two primary colors are placed next to one another they appear tinted For example when blue is
placed next to red, the red takes on a yellow tint
Light Without light color does
not exist Always study the quality
and quantity of light when planning a room
When light is bright the color will be stimulating
Color will be lifeless without sufficient light
A room with low light levels is enhanced by light-reflecting colors
Applications of Color to Interior
BackgroundsCeilings
Paneled WallsWindow Treatments
Wood TrimColor in Wood
Ceilings If the objective is to
have the wall and ceiling look the same the ceiling needs to be a tint of the wall color because the walls reflect onto the ceiling
If wallpaper is used the ceiling can be a tint of the lightest color in the paper or the background
Paneled Walls With dark wood paneling colors of
intense chroma should be used because wood tends to absorb color
Lighter wood walls should use less intense colors for a more casual look
Dark Wood
Light Wood
Window Treatments If the objective is to have a completely
blended background the drapery should be the same hue as the walls
If you want a contrasting look a contrasting color should be used that is complimentary to the room
Wood Trim The trim is important to the general
color scheme When painted the trim can be
Same hue Darker shade of hue A contrasting color
Color In Wood Each type of wood has a particular
beauty Heavily grained wood has heavier
texture and vice versa for fine grained wood.
Always use woods in close proximity in grain
The Selection of a Color Scheme
Distribution of ColorColor Transitions
Visual Communication
Distribution of Color Planned color distribution is necessary Every room can be enhanced with some
dark, some light, and some medium values
Most rooms are planned around one dominant color
In commercial buildings dark colors are often used to hide ventilation systems and plumbing pipes
The dominant color is green and there are variations of green throughout.
Color Transitions From One Room to Another
When two rooms connect their color schemes should relate
One color should be carried from room to room For example: An accent color in one room is
used as a wall color in another room Usually flooring remains the same Similar ceiling colors are used Moldings are consistent Accessories help the flow
The same flooring and the same wall color throughout the house
Visual Communication Fabric, paint, and hard material
samples are useful when presenting ideas to a client
Actual samples of all items in approximate proportions may be helpful as well
Doing these things on presentation boards is very wise
Boards have both material samples and drawings
Color Forecasting Organizations that help determine color
preferences for residential and nonresidential:
Color Marketing Group The Color Association of the United States The Home Fashions League The International Colour Authority The National Decorating Products Association Colorcast