Color Wheel Magic. by Margie Deeb. PART 3: Color Scheme #1 Monochromatic Using Contrast to Make Stronger Palettes

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1 Color Wheel Magic PART 1: Properties of Color by Margie Deeb 101 PART 2: Properties of Color Color Wheel Layout PART 3: Color Scheme #1 Monochromatic Using Contrast to Make Stronger Palettes PART 4: Color Scheme #2 Complementary PART 5: Review Quiz PART 6: Color Scheme #3 Analogous Color Scheme #4 Analogous Complementary 202 PART 7: Color Scheme #5 Split Complementary Creating a Strong, Memorable Palettee PART 8: Color Scheme #6 Triads: Basic Color Scheme #7 Complementary Triads Color Scheme #8 Modified Triads PART 9: Color Scheme #9 Tetrads based on square Color Scheme #10 Tetrads based on double-complementary Color Scheme #11 Tetrads based on rectangle Color Scheme #12 Tetrads based on trapezoid PART 10: Color Analysis & Review CraftEdu.com presents Color Wheel Magic by MargieDeeb.com 1

2 COLOR PROPERTIES hue value Hue refers to the actual color of a color. A lemon and a banana share the same hue A colors value refers to how light or dark it is. A high value is lighter, a low value is darker. CONTRAST A good color scheme must have contrast. Too much similarity is boring. Contrast hue, value, intensity, or temperature, or any combination of any of these properties. intensity The intensity of a hue refers to its relative purity or grayness. Also referred to as saturation, intensity simply defines the degree to which a color is pure. Intense colors are fully saturated with their pure hue. Less intense colors are less saturated. Low intensity colors are produced by diluting the pure hue in any of four ways: adding white creates a tint adding black creates a shade adding gray creates a tone, rendering the hue more neutral and dull mixing the color with its complement generates unusual chromatic neutrals temperature Warm colors are dynamic. They grab your attention. Cool colors are calming and refreshing. Certain blues seem frigid or austere. Temperature of a hue is how cool or warm a color seems/ feels. All colors have cool and warm versions cooler colors are closer to blue warmer colors are closer to orange Suggestions EYE TRAINING FOR COLOR PROPERTIES VALUE: Train your eye to determine relative value. Look at photos, paintings, scenes around you and discern the lightness and darkness of colors. Use black and white photo copies of colored images to check yourself. INTENSITY: Mixing colors with paint is one of the best ways to watch intensity in action. Mix complementary colors together in incremental stages. Using 5 color swatches, place them in order of highest to lowest intensity. TEMPERATURE: Be aware of warmer versions of cool colors, and cool versions of warm colors. Use these versions together to add dynamism to your color schemes. Compare swatches of color to an actual color wheel to determine if your analysis is correct. CraftEdu.com presents Color Wheel Magic by MargieDeeb.com 2

3 COLOR SCHEMES 1 Monochromatic Suggestions for Working with Monochromatic Color Schemes: 1. Create 3 palettes based on a monochromatic color scheme. Each palette must contain 3 members. -Be conscious of varying the properties of the color. -Use either paint swatches, beads, colored pencils, or markers. 2 Complementary Suggestions for Working with Complementary Color Schemes: 1. Create a complementary color scheme based on Cyan/Warm Red using 3 members. Make 1 member a pure hue, 1 tint, and 1 shade. 2. Create a complementary color scheme based on Yellow/Purple using 3 members. Make all 3 member shades. 3. Create a complementary color scheme based on Magenta/Green using 3 members. Make all 3 member tints. 4. Create a complementary color scheme based on Violet/Yellow Green using 4 members. Use 2 pure hues and 2 lower intensity tones. 5. Create a complementary color scheme based on Orange/Blue using 4 members. Use 2 pure hues and 2 tints. 3 Analogous Suggestions for Working with Analogous Color Schemes: 1. Create an analogous color scheme using 3 pure hues. 2. Create an analogous color scheme using 3 tints. 3. Create an analogous color scheme using 6 tints. 6. Create an analogous color scheme using 3 shades and 3 pure hues, and 3 tints. 7. Create an analogous color scheme using 4 low intensity colors. 4. Create an analogous color scheme using 3 tints and 3 pure hues. 8. Create an analogous color scheme using 2 low intensity colors, 2 pure hues, and 1 tint. 5. Create an analogous color scheme using 3 shades and 3 pure hues. CraftEdu.com presents Color Wheel Magic by MargieDeeb.com 3

4 4 Analogous Complementary Suggestions for Working with Analogous Complementary Color Schemes: 1. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 1 pure hue from one side of the wheel, and 3 tints across from it. Make all the tints a different value. 4. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 1 tint from one side of the wheel, and 4 shades across from it. Vary the intensity of the shades. 2. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 2 pure hues from one side of the wheel, and 2 tints across from it. Vary the value of the two tints. 3. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 1 shade from one side of the wheel, and 3 shades across from it. Vary the temperature of each shade. 5. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 2 members from one side of the wheel, and 4 members across from it. Use any variation of shades, pure hues, and tints you choose consciously. 6. Create an analogous complementary color scheme using 1 pure hue from one side of the wheel, and 2 pure hues across from it. 5 Split Complementary Suggestions for Working with Split Complementary Color Schemes: 1. Create a playful, happy split complementary color scheme for children s wrapping paper using 1 pure hue and the 2 pure hues across from it. Use any variation of shades, pure hues, and tints you choose consciously. 2. Create a peaceful, calming split complementary color scheme for a day spa using 1 pure hue and 2 tints. Vary the value of the 2 tints. 4. Create a quiet, reserved split complementary color scheme for corporate wallpaper using 1 shade from one side of the wheel, and 2 shades across from it. Vary the temperature of each shade. 5. Create a split complementary color scheme you would apply to jewelry for a friend using 1 tint from one side of the wheel, and 2 shades across from it. Vary the intensity of the shades. 3. Create a split complementary color scheme for a dining room interior using 1 pure hue and 2 shades. Vary the value of the 2 shades. CraftEdu.com presents Color Wheel Magic by MargieDeeb.com 4

5 6-8 Triads Suggestions for Working with Triads Do each of these 3 exercises with a Basic Triad, a Complementary Triad, and a Modified Triad (make at least 9 palettes). 1. Create a palette for use in a new line of women s skin moisturizers to be sold in drugstores and groceries stores. Base the palette on a triadic color scheme using 1 pure hue and 2 tints. Choose your values and intensity levels consciously and carefully. 2. Create a palette for use in a branding a magazine about upscale home interior design. Base the palette on a triadic color scheme using low intensity tones. Choose your values and intensity levels consciously and carefully. 3. Create a palette for use in a new high-energy soft drink for teenagers. Base the palette on a triadic color scheme. Choose your values and intensity levels consciously and carefully Tetrads Suggestions for Working with Tetrads Complete each of these 3 exercises with a Tetrad based on a square, double-complement, rectangle, and a trapezoid (make at least 12 palettes). 1. Create a palette for use decorating the interior of a funeral home. Consider how you will keep the scheme peaceful and dignified. Base the palette on a tetradic color scheme. Choose your temperature, hues, values, and intensity levels consciously. 2. Using one of the same tetradic schemes you used above, create a palette for use decorating a high-tech internet cafe and coffee-shop. Consider how you will keep the palette upbeat and energetic. Choose your temperature, hues, values, and intensity levels consciously. 3. Create a palette for use in a new line of exotic linens (sheets and towels). The palette must be adventurous and unusual. Base the palette on a tetradic color scheme. Choose your temperature, hues, values, and intensity levels consciously. CraftEdu.com presents Color Wheel Magic by MargieDeeb.com 5

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