Transcript Color Wheel
Color
So what is COLOR?
Color
is a visual sensation created
when the reflection of light from a
pigmented surface is transmitted to the
brain by the eyes.
Why is it necessary in Floral
Design?
Floral
arranging requires a through
understanding of color basics,
harmonies, essentials, and psychology
because people are affected by color.
Impact of different colors:
Red:
exciting, passion, dynamic, rich
Pink: romantic, youthful, happy, sweet
Orange: vital, expressive, happy, sunset
Yellow: warm, optimistic, creative,
encouraging, imaginative, well-being
Brown: hearth, home, earth, stability
Blue:
constant, quiet, serene,
dependable, trustworthy, committed,
sky, water, calming
Green: soothing, nature, fresh, healing,
clean
Purple: regal, elegant, mysterious
Neutrals:
timeless, classic
White: pristine, pure, bright, innocent
Black: power, mysterious, strong,
classic elegance
Color Wheel
A tool
color.
to use to understand the uses of
Color Wheel
Color – natural colors; red,
yellow, & blue
Secondary Colors – equal mixture of
two primary colors;
Primary
Red
& Yellow = Orange
Yellow & Blue = Green
Red & Blue = Purple/Violet
Color Wheel
color – equal mixture of a primary
and secondary color. Example: red &
orange = red-orange
Hue- a pure color, whether primary,
secondary, or tertiary. Example red is a
hue.
Tertiary
Color Principles
– brightness or darkness of a color.
Chroma – Measure of brightness or
dullness.
Value
– Add white to make a color
brighter, pink is a tint of red
Tint
Color Principles
– add black to make a color
darker, burgundy is a shade of red.
Shade
Color Principles
– add gray to make a color dull;
dusty rose is a tone of pink.
Tone
Color Principles
Harmonies – combinations of
color that are pleasing to the eye.
Color
– one hue with its tints,
shades and tones, ex. white, gray, black
Monochromatic
– three or more hues that are
next to each other on the color wheel. Ex.
Purple, red purple and red.
Analogous
Complementary – two colors opposite each
other on the color wheel. Ex. Blue and orange
Split-Complementary – any color with the two
colors on each side of its complement. Ex.
Red, blue- green and yellow- green
Triadic – three colors that are equally spaced
on the color wheel. Ex. Yellow, red and blue.
Tetrads-harmonies based on four colors,
using every fourth color
Polychromatic – three or more unrelated
colors, select tints, shades & tones.
Color Essentials
Unity-
colors that look good together.
Scale-
visual impact of warm and cool
colors.
Accent-
coordination of a color focal
point with a design focal point to
achieve unity.
coordination of the “weight” of
one color with that of another.
Harmony- the total floral composition
(flower, foliage and container) including
the setting in which the arrangement is
used.
Balance-
Color Psychology
A warm
colored arrangement may
appear larger than it actually is and
therefore pulls the walls of a spacious
room to make it look cozier.
Color Psychology
A cool
colored arrangement may appear
smaller and more airy than it actually is
and can therefore open up a room to
make it appear more spacious.
The Art of Color
Through the art of color, a floral artist
designs arrangements that speak for
flower shop customers.
These designs can communicate
congratulations, sympathy, love, good
manners, warmth, coolness, vitality,
serenity, space or coziness.
Color stimulates the consumer to buy
flowers, not just for special occasions
but for everyday.