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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Black is the absence of light. It means color has been completely absorbed. The truth is you won’t be able to mix colors to get true black, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get close. Part of the fun of mixing colors to get black is figuring out which colors make your favorite shade. This
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There’s only one thing I love as much as colors: Christmas! I decided to combine my two favorite things in the world and create something that really inspires people this season. Christmas is magical and beautiful, but why do we think that? It’s not just the jolly traditions, delicious food, and family fun. A big
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When you think of the color white, one very specific shade probably stands out in your mind: one that is pure and crisp, with no other hues or colors sneaking their way in. In reality, there are just as many shades of white as there are other colors. Though some of these seem closer to
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Associated with imagery of love and romance in our psyche, pink is a secretly powerful hue with a potent ability to stir the senses. Pink brings to the surface feelings associated with femininity, softness and gentleness. However, the secret power of pink rests in its ability to stir up creative energy and elicit joyful euphoria. Pink first
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Whether you are an artist, a designer, or any other person who works closely with color, understanding what complementary colors are and how they work will make your job much easier. Once you understand basic color theory and how it relates to complementary colors, you will be able to pair certain hues and shades together
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