Colour
Open Source Enlightenment
Congratulations on your first step to
learning colour at the University of Wizards.
One of a kind speed learning course. This brand
new method of learning is based on visual forms of
stimulation to effectively acquire the information.
It is ideal to take notes.
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W C S L
Web Color Social Logo
Design Basics Media Design
Objectives
• Understand Keywords Of A Colour And Its Basic Element
• Clearly Define The Differences In Colour
• Basic Colour Theory
• Find Out Your Physiological And Emotional Qualities In A Colour Set
• Open Up A Connection With Your Colour
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
• Principles Of Colour Theory
• Explore Colour As A Major Component
• Intensity Of Colour
• Light Measurement
• RGB Addictive And CMYK Subtractive
• Cool And Warm
• Primary, Square, Complementary, Triad, Analogous And Tetradic
• Connect Your Colour with Your Number, Horoscope And Day Of The Week
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Outline
Lesson 1: Meaning In Colour 6
• Esoteric Meaning In Colour 7
Lesson 2: Basic Colour Theory 9
• Saturation & Intensity Of Colour 10
• Value & Light Measurement 11
• RGB, CMYK Addictive & Subtractive 12
• Temperature Cool And Warm 13
• Primary 14
• Square 15
• Complementary 16
• Triad 17
• Analogous 18
• Tetradic 19
Assignment 1: What´s Your Favorite Colour? 20
Lesson 3: Colour Set Connections 21-35
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Lesson 1
Meaning in Colour
Lesson 1: Meaning In Colour
Esoteric Meaning In Color
Black Blue Purple
SECURITY
Red FRESH
LOVE ENERGY
OUTER SPACE COOLNESS
ROMANCE SOCIAL
RELIGION HEALTH
CONTROL BALANCE
MAGIC SKY
DARING RELIGION
NIGHT TRUTH
DANGER SUNSET
SECRET CALM
BRAVE WISDOM
Aqua Orange Pink
RELIABILITY COMPASSION Navy
EMOTION LOVE PROTECTION
STABALIZE
UPLIFTING COMFORT CALM
FOOD
ENERGY ROMANCE CONFIDENCE
TIMID
CREATIVE EMOTIONAL HONESTY
GROUNDED
IMPATIENT SWEET RELAX
SUPPORT
OPTIMISM TRUST
Teal Yellow Green White
SUPPORT BALANCE
JOY FRESH
HEALS HARMONY
FRIENDLY HOPE
WELCOMING GROWTH
INTELLECT LIGHT
ENLIGHTENS PEACE
ENERGY PURITY
PRIVATE FAIRNESS
CAUTION SIMPLE
EDGY ENVY
DECEPTION DISTANT
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Lesson 2
Basic Colour Theory
Basic Colour Theory
Saturation & Intensity Of Colour
Bright Soft
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Basic Colour Theory
Value & Light Measurement
Dark Light
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Basic Colour Theory
Addictive & Subtractive
RGB CMYK
Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
RGB is used for web CMYK is used for print
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Basic Colour Theory
Temperature Cool & Warm
Cool Warm
Blues, greens and grays are cool.
Reds, yellows, oranges and tan are warm.
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Basic Colour Theory
Primary
Primary colors are the 3 pigment colors that cannot
be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors.
Pigments are chemicals that absorb selective wavelengths.
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Basic Colour Theory
Square
The square color scheme has four colors spaced out
around the circle. Square color patterns works best
when you have one color more dominant.
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Basic Colour Theory
Complementary
Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel
complementary colors. The high contrast of complementary
colors creates a vibrant balance.
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Basic Colour Theory
Triad
A variant of the complementary color scheme, with the equal
distance between all colors. Three colors are distributed evenly.
Create a harmonious look. There are only 4 combinations.
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Basic Colour Theory
Analogous
Analogous colours are groups of three colours that
are next to each other on the colour wheel, and a
tertiary. Red, orange, and yellow are examples.
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Basic Colour Theory
Tetradic
A tetrad is a color scheme, a special variant of the dual color scheme, with the equal
distance between all colors. All four colors are distributed evenly around the color
wheel, causing there is no clear dominance of one color.
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Assignment
What´s Your Favorite Colour?
Lesson 3
Choose A Colour Set
Gold Orange Brown
Colour Set Connections
Gold Orange Brown
Gold Orange Brown
Sun Sunday
Planet Day Of The Week East
1 Energy
Your Number Strength Leo
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White Silver Tan
Colour Set Connections
White Silver Tan
White Silver Tan
Moon Monday
Planet Day Of The Week Southwest
2 Ideas
Your Number Strength Cancer
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Red Pink Burgundy
Colour Set Connections
Red Pink Burgundy
Red Pink Burgundy
Mars Tuesday
Planet Day Of The Week South
9 Patient
Your Number Strength Aries
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Green Turquise Grey
Colour Set Connections
Green Turquise Grey
Green Turquoise Grey
Mercury Wednesday
Planet Day Of The Week North
5 Lucky
Your Number Strength Gemini
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Blue Purple Yellow
Colour Set Connections
Green Turquise Grey
Blue Purple Yellow
Jupiter Thursday
Planet Day Of The Week Northeast
3 Creative
Your Number Strength Sagittarius
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Light & Soft
Colour Set Connections
Light & Soft
Light Pink Light Blue Light Red
Venus Friday
Planet Day Of The Week Southeast
6 Truth
Your Number Strength Libra
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Black Violet Grey
Colour Set Connections
Black Violet Grey
Black Violet Grey
Saturn Saturday
Planet Day Of The Week West
8 Firm
Your Number Strength Capricorn
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