The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
In arts, colour is the mean of visual/sensuous expression.
In psychology, colours are stimuli influencing psyche and behaviour.
Colour theory is a body of practical guidance to colour mixing and the visual effects of a specific colour combination.
Colour scheme is the choice of colours used in design for a range of media. Colour schemes are used to create style and appeal.
Colour wheel or colour circle is an abstract illustrative organisation of colour hues and a circle that shows relationships between primary colours, secondary colours, and tertiary colours etc.
Relative attributes that define all colours:
- lightness (light vs. dark, or white vs. black)
- saturation (intense vs. dull)
- hue
Sir Isaac Newton developed the first circular diagram of colours in 1666. Since then, scientists and artists have studied and designed numerous variations of this concept.
Analogous Colours - colours that are next to each other on the wheel.
Complimentary colours - opposite the colour wheel (red & green)
Achromatic Colours - black, grey, white & neutrals
Chromatic Colours - the actual colours
Monochromatic Colours - all the shades within one colour - light to dark
Colour harmony - In visual experiences, harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye. It engages the viewer and it creates an inner sense of order, a balance in the visual experience.
Colour context - How colour behaves in relation to other colours and shapes.
Describing Colour - Light, dark, pale, matt, shiny, satin, deep, intense, dull, muted, clear, cool, warm, dynamic.
Images from: http://operationwritehome.org/the-abcs-of-color-basic-color-theory/
http://maydrawingtutorials.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/final-project-ribbon-drawing.html
http://modernmancollection.com/style/working-with-colors-a-modern-mans-guide-to-different-color-schemes/
http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_scheme
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