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.