Wednesday 3 July 2013

OUGD404 - Questions about colour - Colour theory

These are some of the questions were were asked as a group. 

When contrast of extension is balanced, is it a high or low contrast?
In terms of just contrast of extension there is no contrast because the colours are of equal proportion, therefore balancing each other out, but as all the 7 contrasts work simultaniously....

Does contrast of extension apply to colours that aren't complementary?

It does apply to non complimentary colours depending on the tone and saturation of the colour.

Do tertiary colours have complementary colours too?

Yes, the colours opposite to them on the colour wheel, for example. the complimentary colour of  red-violet would be yellow-green. 

How does artificial/natural light affect the perception of colour?

Yes, natural light is in a constant state of flux, therefore the eye cannot perceive colour in the same way depending on the environment. Always use constant lighting. 

Does tone affect the temperature of a colour?
Yes, the darker the colour the stronger temperature

Is it possible for a colour to be warm if de-saturated

depending on how de-saturated the colour is, affects the temperature of the colour. When a colour is fully de-saturated it becomes a neutral, therefore its not possible to distinguish the temperature. 

Can complementary colour be balanced? ( contrast of extension )

Yes they can be balanced however contrast of extension requires these proportions of the complementary colors to achieve a harmonious or balanced amount of color:

Varying the proportion greatly for these combinations results in a more expressive image, while maintaining these proportions gives you a harmonious, quiet, and possibly static image.

How would simultaneous contrast be used?

I dont think its a case of how simultaneous contrast would be used, its more about being aware of it when making design decisions.

How do you make gold and silver?

Metallic pan-tone swatches

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