Definitions
Hue
- Hue is another word for color.
- Typically described the name of the color
- Example: red, blue, yellow, green, orange
- It is the colors which is out of the light spectrum.
- Without adding tint or shade on it.
Hue = Color :)
Value
- Value is important in art because we see object and identify the object by how dark or light of the object.
- Value is the element of art that associated with darkness or the lightness of the color.
- Value also included shadows, darkness, contrast and light.
Value from light to dark
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Example of the values
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Saturation
- To purify or intensity of the color from bright to dull chromatic purity.
- Bright means full saturation, dull means low saturation.
- The vivid color means high saturated color and the dull color means low saturation color
- The higher the saturation of a color, the more pure the color will be.
There are 2 types of saturation:
- Saturated colors: Intense or high- intensity. The color is sharp and usually straight out of the paint tube.
- Unsaturated colors: Low-intensity and the color is smoky and muddy.
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Secondary Colors
- Secondary color is the color which created by mixing 2 primary colors together.
- The secondary colors are green, orange and violet.
Red (Primary) + Blue (Primary) = Violet (Secondary)
Yellow (Primary) + Blue (Primary) = Green (Secondary)
Red (Primary) + Yellow (Primary) = Orange (Secondary)
Primary and Secondary Colors
Tertiary Colors
- Created when a primary color mixed with a secondary color.
- The tertiary colors are red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow green, blue-green, blue-purple and red-purple
Red + Orange = Red-Orange
Yellow + Orange = Yellow-Orange
Yellow + Green = Yellow-Green
Blue + Green = Blue-Green
Blue + Purple = Blue-Purple
Red + Purple = Red-Purple
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Analogous color
- A group of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
- Examples: yellow, yellow-orange, orange
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Tint
- Color which has been added white color to the hue color to make it lighter.
- Example: Pink color is the tint of red color, light blue is the tint of blue color.
Shade
- Color which has been added black color to the hue color to make it
- Example: Maroon is the shade of red color, Navy is the shade of blue color.
Tone
- Mix the white and black color to form grey.
- Color which has been added grey.
- More complex and sophisticated
Examples for Tint, Shade and Tones
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Monochrome color
-Only one color of different values in a paint or pictures.
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Colors have temperature too!! They can be known as cold and warm depending on the colors. :)
Color Temperature
Warm colors
Colors that are vivid, energetic, heat, warmth and the relative of visual temperature that makes them seem warm
Examples: Red, orange, yellow
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Warm color in Art
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Warm color in Interior Design
Cold colors
Colors that give impression of calm, soothing, cold and relaxing to viewers.
Examples: Blue, green, violet
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Cold Color in Art
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Cold color in Interior Design
Color Representation
1. Royalty and Regality
Purple color- Because purple elite status stem from the rarity and cost of the dye originally used to produce it. During the Ancient Roman Times, purple fabric used to be so outrageously expensive that only King, Queen and other rulers could afford it. Besides, Queen Elizabeth forbid anyone to wear it except close members of the Royal Family. So the color reflected as the regal status
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2. Freshness
Green color- Because green is the nature's color and nature gives us freshness and harmony. By seeing the green color, you can also feel relaxation and it's good for your eyes too! :)
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3. Passion
Red color- Because red associated with energy, war, power, strength, passion and desire. Red color is also a very emotionally intense color.
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