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Desktop Publishing. Colors. History of the Color Wheel
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Desktop Publishing Colors
History of the Color Wheel The first color wheel has been attributed to Sir Isaac Newton, who in 1706 arranged red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet into a natural progression on a rotating disk. As the disk spins, the colors blur together so rapidly that the human eye sees white.
Modern-Day Color Wheel Colors opposite each other on the wheel are called complementary colors. Analogous colors, those next to each other, can also be combined successfully. Analogous Colors Complimentary Colors
Warm and Cool Colors Cool colors represent the half of the color wheel in which blue appears. Warm colors are found in the other half where red/orange appears. Cool Colors Warm Colors
What words would you use to describe these scenes? The color blue communicates: Tranquility Peacefulness Coolness Quietness
What words would you use to describe these pictures? Browns are used to convey: Wholesomeness Earthy Home-like Rustic
What words would you use to describe these pictures? Greens are used to convey: Soothing Refreshing Healing Natural Fresh
What words would you use to describe these pictures? Pinks are used to convey: Happy Sweet Romantic Youthful
Purples convey: • Elegant • Eccentric • Regal • Spiritual • mysterious • Reds convey: • Emergency • Exciting • Stimulating • Provocative • Dynamic • Alarm • Yellow convey: • Harmonious • Sunny • Splendor • Anxious (depending upon brightness • Orange convey: • Sharp • Friendly • Natural • Timeless • quiet
Colors are often combined to create a particular feel. A combination of warm colors create a comforting feeling. Bright blues and greens create a cool image. Bright colors are used to give readers a sense of festivity or excitement