Note: The following photos were all found on Pinterest!
I do not know the original sources nor the photographers.
I am truly grateful to have such amazing
resources so readily available.
This post would not be possible without them.
COLOR #2
Bold, Bright, Yummy, Tasty COLOR!
SECONDARY COLORS
These are made by combining two primary colors:
GREEN,
(blue and yellow)
VIOLET,
(blue and red)
ORANGE
(red and yellow)
TERTIARY(another name for third-ary)COLORS
These colors are made by mixing equal amounts
of a primary and a secondary color:
Red Violet,
Red Orange,
Yellow Orange,
Yellow Green,
Blue Green,
Blue Violet
COMPLEMENTARY COLORS
These are colors that are OPPOSITE each other on the color wheel.
Using these colors in close proximity
to each other is VERY HIGH ENERGY!
Use complimentary colors in equal
amounts for a bold statement.
Red Violet/Yellow Green,
Blue/Orange,
Red/Green,
Violet/Yellow,
Blue Green/Red Orange,
etc., etc, etc.
Dramatic color in large amounts can be TOO MUCH stimulation
for many people - especially for extended periods of time.
Pulling this look off successfully in clothing or
home decor takes some practice! When done well, it is AMAZING!
ANALOGOUS COLORS
These are colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
Red, Red Orange, Orange
Yellow, yellow Green, Green
Red, Red Violet, Violet
etc.
Analogous colors are naturally harmonious.
They can be used in any amounts and they will work.
While it is still a bold look, achieving a harmonious look with analogous colors is easier than it is with complementary colors.
So far, we've looked at pure, saturated color. These colors all work well together. Mixing a full palette of color-wheel colors will be successful. It is too strong for most people, however.
HOMEWORK:
Begin to pull color wheel-colored items together to make groupings. Try all the colors in a variety of combinations.
It doesn't matter what the items are or how successful the composition is, we're just looking at color relationships.
Be sure the colors touch each other.
Take photos of the colors that make you happy or excite you.
Notice how some colors are light and some are dark.
Next time:
We'll look at chromatic grays.
We'll learn about simultaneous contrast.
We'll see more examples of successful color schemes.
We'll talk about successful WHITE spaces.
Meanwhile, notice your environment. See if you can spot complementary and analogous color combinations.
Word for the Day:
Exodus 25:1-7 Offerings for the Tabernacle
1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to bring me an
offering. You are to receive the offering for me from each man
whose heart prompts him to give. 3 These are the offerings you
are to receive from them: gold, silver and bronze; 4 blue, purple
and scarlet yarn and fine linen; goat hair; 5 ram skins dyed red
and hides of sea cows; acacia wood; 6 olive oil for the light;
spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 7 and
onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and
breastpiece.
Possibly Linking with:
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/ Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/ Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/ Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://www.thegirlcreative.com/ Just something I whipped up
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/ Creative Me Link Up
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com Metamorphosis Monday
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/ Making the World Cuter Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/ Knick of Time Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/ Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/ Piece of Work Wednesday
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com – Would You Buy It Wednesday
Thursday
http://www.the36thavenue.com// Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://katherinescorner.com/ - Thursday Favorite Things
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/ Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.savvycityfarmer.com/ thrift’n on a thursday
Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/ Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/ Frugal Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/ Potpourri Party
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com – Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/ Show and Tell Saturday
4 comments:
Oh wow! I just read this post and went back to read the previous post on color-- I liked both posts.
I may write something myself on color and link back to your posts. I'm enjoying reading your blog lately with all the decorating savvy you've put out there!
take care- Pat
Love the eye popping colors. I am always drawn to the colors I never use. Why is that?
Lisa
Love all the color inspiration. I was giddy to see that you've been featured multiple times. Congrats, my friend.
Revi,
What an awesome idea! I love all the information. The colors are breathtaking....I love that yellow mirror in your first post! Congrats on all your features.
blessings,
karianne
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