We were assigned to study these prospects of colour.
Definition
Hue
One of the main properties of colour, it is described as colour itself or in painting colour theory as the purest form of the colour that is perceived by our sight without any added white or black pigments. Another definition for it is the attribute of colours where it lets them to be categorized as red, yellow, green and blue or in between any adjoining pair of these colours.
Example:
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| Blue to red hues |
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| Yellow to green hues |
Value
Defined as the amount of lightness or darkness of the hue. Adding some white would give the hue a lighter value, while adding more black would give it a darker value.
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| The different values for each colour |
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| Different values of orange. |
Saturation
Is the intensity of light that goes through a range of different wavelengths. The highest saturation of colour can be achieved by using a very high intensity wavelength such as a laser light. If the intensity decreases, so does the saturation.
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| A picture with a higher saturation |
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| The same picture with a lower saturation |
Secondary Colours
Colours that are obtained or resulted from of mixing two of the primary colours (red, yellow, blue). Secondary colours are green, orange, and violet.
Analogous Colours
Colours that are adjacent to each other in the colour scheme.
For example: - Yellow & Violet
- Orange & Blue
- Red & Green
Tint
Is the adding of white to a colour mixture to increase the lightness of that particular colour.
Shade
Is the adding of black to a colour mixture to increase the darkness of that particular colour.
Monochromatic Colours
Is the colours derived from a single hue and then protracted with different shades, tones and tints by adding different amounts of black, white and grey to that particular hue
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| Red Monochromatic Colours |
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| Blue Monochromatic Colours |
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What can be said in general about:
Warm Colours
Often regarded as the hues of red to yellow with brown included there as well. Also used to describe daylight or sunsets in paintings. Most often used to create an uplifting and conversation stimulating environment.
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| Warm Colours |
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| A cafe that was designed with warm colours in mind |
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| Warm coloured environment makes people more lively and chatty |
Cool Colours
Usually associated to hues of blue green to blue violet. Describing cloudiness, low temperature areas, or rainy days. Gives the sense of cooling when looked at. Usually used to create a calming and relaxing environment.
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| Cool Colours |
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| Cool colours of the sea that gives it a calming look |
Symbols Of Colour
Royalty
This may come as a shock to some, as they might think that yellow or gold colours symbolizes royalty. However, it is a fact that Royalty is symbolized through purple colours such as violet and mauve. This came about during the time of Queen Elizabeth I, where purple coloured fabrics were disastrously expensive that only the royalty could afford it. It was also forbidden for people other than family members of the royalty to wear purple.
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| These purple dresses would cost a fortune if it was made centuries ago |
Freshness
The colour green will often than not represent nature. That natural look of green gives off a sense of something being fresh. Looking at green coloured objects will relax your eyes, which is good for the health of your eyes.
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| Look Into The Green.... Look Into The Green....... |
Passion
There are no other colour that represents passion as well as the colour red. Not only do we associate red with an emotion such as anger, but red can also represent love. Red gives off a sense of heat. The heat that the colour red produces shows intensity whether in fights or even in the act of making love.
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| Red gives a very intense look |
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| The red dress compliments the baby's emotion. |
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| The red nature of the rose makes you think about your true love. |
