Colour Theory
Updated: May 19, 2020
We're able to perceive objects and colour via light bouncing off of surfaces.
Light contains all colour and each colour is a different wave length.
Additive Spectrum (light)
Addition of all colours = white
Subtractive Spectrum (pigment)
Subtraction of all colours = purity
Colour can be described in 3 ways:
Hue
Value
Chroma
Hue
Pigment or The actual wavelength we perceive
Chroma
The intensity or Saturation of Hue
Value
Black or white
3 stages of colour wheel
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Complimentary
The use of complimentary colours in this image make them appear brighter. The artist also uses complimentary colours as shadows.
Analogous
Analogous colours work well together and create natural harmony.
Vincent uses analogous colours to create a natural harmony in the sky while still having motion in the stars.
Triadic
The use of triadic colours in this image is harmonious and vibrant. By using triadic colours the flowers remain pleasing to the eye while still being vibrant.
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