If you are an artist, you probably got your first taste of color theory in one of your first art courses. Otherwise, you may have first crossed paths with the color wheel in a very different place - the cosmetics counter.  Color theory and the concept of complementary colors is a major driver in many areas of life today, including fashion and style, interior … [Read more...]

Most of us, irrespective of our age, love coloring. After all; it is a soothing and relaxing activity that is also scientifically proven to promote stress relief. Today, there are many free and paid apps filled with coloring pages for kids and adults. Then there are color design games available as well and you are bound to spend many a happy hour playing them. So in this … [Read more...]

The best color combinations usually change with trends and seasons, so there is no point in getting hung up over them. Also, the best dress color combinations vary from person to person based on age, gender, and eye and hair color as well as the skin tone. That said; there are some universally acceptable color combinations for men and women. Let us discuss some of … [Read more...]

As a web producer, you need to pick the right website colors that go well together. Using the right colors is the most important way to communicate and connect with your web users. Since strangers come to your site, the first thing that would strike them is the colors of your web page. So it is crucial to choose appropriate color schemes and designs that will enhance … [Read more...]

If you are just starting out in art and the use of coloring pencils, then it can be quite daunting as to which brand to pick. Of course, opinions will vary and everyone will recommend their personal taste. Top brands in best coloring pencils include Faber Castell, Prismacolor and Crayola but apart from these, there are many other players in the market. So, today, I will be … [Read more...]

Choosing colors and color combinations for photography requires planning if not effort. Use of color in photography is an Art as old as photography itself but most of us don’t realize the importance of co-ordination and planning. In this guide, we will consider some tips to get the best color combinations when posing for photos. But first: we will consider the … [Read more...]

If you have been following this blog, you know by now that colors are central to our lives and also to our businesses. I have already covered the best logo and business colors and today we will take a look at the best colors for websites and how you can use them to improve the appearance of your site. Colors of website: Powerful communication tool Your website is a … [Read more...]

Each of us has a personal relationship with colors. Different colors give out different wavelengths and frequencies and when these enter the viewer’s eyes, the neurological pathways trigger different responses in one’s brain. This is the reason why different colors evoke different responses in everyone. When you are using colors in your business especially for the logo, it … [Read more...]

Green beige, oyster white, sand yellow, rape yellow and olive yellow are some of the colors you might come across when referring to RAL colors, a color matching system that is popular in the European region. In the world of painting, its main use is for varnish and powder coating for effect and design and used mainly for color communication … [Read more...]

NCS Color or the Natural Color System is based on exactly what the word implies – natural. The colors are exactly how the eyes naturally see red, yellow, blue, green, white and black. This color system is commonly used in painting, decorating and designing and with the new color specification under this system, there are now over a thousand colors available. This color … [Read more...]