Colour theory

The property posses by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emites light.

In Art 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.

Colour scheme-
Is a choice of colours used in designs for a range of media. colour schemes are used to creat style and appeal.

Colour wheel-
Or colour circle is an abstract illustrated organisation of colour hues around a circle that shows relationships, between primary colours, secondary colours, tertiary colours ect.

Analogous colours-  one colour plus two either side.

Achromatic and neutral black/white/shades of gray and beige

Chromatic colour- just a colour

Monochromatic- all the shades of ONE colour


cool colours-blue/green 
Warm colours- reds/oranges/yellows

Lightness- (light vs dark/ or white vs. black)
Saturation- (intense vs. dull)
Hue
Sir Issas newtons devolped the first circular  diagrame of colours in 1666. Since the scientist, and artist have studied and designed numerous variations of this concept.

found on goole images

Colour context- how colour behaves in relation to other colours and shapes

Colour harmony- is a visual experiance, 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.

Describing colour-  light,dark,pale,matt,shinny,satin,deep,intence,dull,muted,clear,cool,warm,dynamic

DONALD TRUMP- "See that gold cadillac down the street?thats the colour i want those handrails. Gold. Cadillac Gold. Not yellow like a daisy.