It goes without saying that the colors that get the most attention are vivid and bright. But the subtle beauty of muted colors should not be ignored. Novice painters and anyone getting into visual design of any kind are likely to miss or ignore the value of muted colors and focus on more attention-getting tones. […]
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The mixture between blue and yellow probably seems obvious, but it might not be what you’re expecting. The result of this color combination can vary greatly based on what medium you’re using. Painting, printing, and lighting all use different color wheels, and for this mixture, they all have drastically different results. So, let’s take a
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There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether it’s round red tomatoes from a summer garden or apples plucked from a mountain orchard, fresh produce offers delicious sustenance. But many of these foods deliver more than that. They offer a burst of rich color that lights up the planet. Here’s our
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Year after year, Halloween continues to change. From candy being left in buckets on the front porch to fewer public events due to the pandemic, Halloween looks different this year than it did five or ten years ago. And chances are, it’ll continue to change with time. So, what is one specific way Halloween looks different?
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October is here, and you know what that means! It’s time to decorate for Halloween. But did you know not all pumpkins must be orange? Not even close. In fact, a growing number of pumpkins feature bright colors other than orange and have a unique way of catching people’s eye during the Halloween season. Brightly colored pumpkins are starting
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When you imagine brightly colored things, stones and minerals probably aren’t the very first items that come to mind. However, while many rocks are a nondescript brown or gray, there’s a sizable portion of stones and minerals that offer up a cornucopia of color. Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful minerals and stones:
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To many of us, October means one thing: Halloween. It’s time to break out the costumes, hang the decorations, and buy the candy. Is there anything better than Halloween? But to many others, October represents something else entirely: Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 1 in 8 women (or about 13%)
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Halloween is getting more colorful every year – and more inclusive! Maybe this year as you’ve driven through your neighborhood, you’ve noticed a wider-than-usual variety of pumpkins in all kinds of bright colors. Why is this? What does it mean? Many different organizations and individuals are using different pumpkin colors to advocate for important issues. Take
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Red and purple are two very different colors, but they sit close to each other on the color wheel. So, while you might not see them used together in designs often, they have a unique and pleasing color mixture. Yet, the results might vary based on what medium you’re mixing. So, let’s find out what
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We all know that butterflies are among the planet’s most brightly colored animals. And while many of the moths we’re most familiar with are a nondescript brown, the truth is that plenty of moths are just as radiant as butterflies, if not more so! Here’s our list of the world’s most colorful moths: 1. Giant
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