So much of our daily lives is impacted by color. Whether we consciously take note of it or not, our perceptions of color impact how we feel about things. Color impacts everything from our perceptions of branding to whether or not we like or dislike something based on what we see. The ways in which […]
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Choosing a color scheme can be one of the more challenging tasks of an interior decoration project. There are so many choices. Do you want a warm, vibrant look or do you prefer cool, calming colors? Perhaps a monochromatic color scheme using just one color is more to your liking. Monochromatic color schemes definitely create
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Chromatic and achromatic colors are groups of colors that can create a specific look or feel whether you use them in art, photography, or interior design. Saturation is a determining factor in distinguishing one from another. The intensity and vividness of a color is created by the saturation. The absence or presence of saturation determines
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Most people have heard of neutral colors and may have a vague idea of what they are. Think about the colors that come to mind when you hear the words “neutral colors.” You might be seeing light brown or light gray. It’s that perfect background color that isn’t loud, but accentuates the rest of the
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Triadic colors are a color scheme that uses three colors paired together in order to create a vibrant and playful feel. When used properly, they can be fun and pleasing to the eye. Once you understand exactly what triadic colors are and how to use them, you will enjoy making them a part of your
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Although colors are a part of our daily lives, there are many variations to them and their uses that not everyone may take advantage of it. Take split-complementary colors, for example. There are many fun and interesting ways you can use them to spruce up your painting, decorating skills, graphic designs, and more. Let’s take
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Harry Potter started out as a small spark in the imagination of J. K. Rowling and has grown into an empire. That empire encompasses seven books, eight movies, and several theme park lands spread all over the world in places such as Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing, and Japan. Each story in the Harry Potter series includes
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People don’t always think about the relationship between colors and holidays or events, but it’s quite interesting. If someone asked you what colors represent Halloween, you’d probably say orange and black. If someone asked you to choose colors that represent Valentine’s day, many people would say red and pink. Now, if someone asked about Christmas
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Here is a useful list of colors with color names and hex codes – the color dictionary! They are divided by color categories and listed alphabetically for quick navigation. Click the links below to jump straight to each category: Red Color Names The color red symbolizes action, strength, energy, and passion. Here are 50 red
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Simple and crisp, white is the colorless color that makes a statement by saying so little. There’s debate over white’s status as an actual color. That’s because it’s not technically on the color spectrum. White is what our eyes perceive when all of the wavelengths are being reflected. In contrast, we see black when there is very
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