While this might not be totally helpful, it could be nice to know if any decisions come down to specific color and meanings behind those colors. Color Theory refers to the meaning and description of certain colors and what they could possibly represent.
There are the obvious primary colors: red, yellow, and blue. They are the most easily identifiable colors and are easily associated with memories. That’s why a lot of elementary classrooms are mostly brighter colors and more memorable. Warmer colors are usually orange, red, and yellow. While they are warm and could represent gently, passionate feelings, it could also evoke a sense of danger if seen in a dark fashion or scary situation, like a murder scene covered in blood. Neutral colors, like grays and shades of black and white, make good backdrops and easily established colors, like a relaxing detective’s office. How coincidental huh…
There are different qualities of colors as well.
Hue– “color” defined as hue
Chroma– purity of a color, one color alone without introduction of other colors
Saturation– How weak or strong color is*
Value– How bright or dark color is*
Tone– when adding grays to a color
Tint– Introducing white to a color
Shade– Introducing black to a color
*Value and saturation are easily confused, but have distinct difference of vibrance and brightness.
Taking different strategies of creating colors and making certain meanings with each of them can change the meaning of the setting or even a simple costume change. Maybe it’s a little extra, but a little more knowledge couldn’t hurt in the long run.
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