GCSE textiles ppt4 colour
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Colour is the effect of different light waves being
reflected and absorbed by a material.
Colour plays and important part in
textiles and fashion
Colours are divided into
Primary colours (red,
yellow and blue)they
cannot be mixed from any
other colour.
Secondary colours
(orange, green and purple)
mixed from two primary
colours
Tertiary colours -mixed
from three primary colours
Describing colours
Colours can be described in the
following ways
Monochromatic-the use of shades,tones and tints of one colour
Complementary colours on opposite
sides of the colour wheel.
Harmonious colours- colours that
work well together
Warm colours giving a sense of warmth
Cold colours giving a sense of coolness.
Hue-this is the actual colour you can see
Shade-the depth of the colour
Tint -produced by adding white to a
colour
Tone- how light or dark the hue is.
Considering colour
The following factors can influence
the choice of colour
The type of product
The target market
Other things that may be
considered might be
Skin tone- as some colours look
better on certain tones.
Symbolism- as some colours
have different meanings in
different cultures and countries.
Intensity and light- as some
colours look very different in
different lights.
Pattern and texture
Patterns can be regular or
irregular
You need to think about scale
Large and small patterns can
create different effects
The design may need to be in
different scales such as on a
duvet and a pillow case.
Texture can add interest to a
fabric. Sometimes the texture
will need to be considered
carefully for the target market
such as rough materials are
not suitable for baby clothes.
Line and style
Lines can create visual
effects
Vertical can make you look
taller.
Horizontal makes you look
short and wide
Diagonal can make a
dramatic effect.
Style refers to the overall
effect which is being
created by the shape,
colour, line, pattern and
texture.