September 17th . . . Written by Milla Miller
Color theory is a vast topic with a lot of interesting things to learn about. But sometimes, it can get confusing. That’s no problem because you’ve come to the right place! If you want more information, read my other blog about color palettes and basic color theory information. For now, I’ve compiled some quick fun facts about color theory for beginners to read.
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Did You Know?
Benefits of knowing color theory
Color theory basics put into action can enhance your art and projects to the next level. It blends art and science together to create some pretty cool effects. Are you ready to learn some awesome fun facts about color theory? Let’s go!
1. Eigengrau, the Grey Area
Don’t be gray; let’s add some color to your day!
When you close your eyes, what do you see? It’s not exactly pitch black but it’s pretty close. That color has a name, Eigengrau. Pronounced similarly to saying eye-gig-now. It’s hex code is #16161d.
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2. Taste can be Affected by Color
Feeling hungry for some fun facts about color theory?
Have you ever thought about why food companies usually are red and generally warm-toned? Examples are: Coca-cola, Macdonalds, St. Hubert, or Pizza Hut. Red most often stands for passion and hunger. Blue is the opposite. Research suggests this is possibly caused by the fact that blue is rarely found in nature or naturally colored food. Your brain might perceive it as toxic or expired. So, if you’re trying to lose weight, maybe swap your dinner plates for some blue cool-toned ones.
Photo by Kristine Wook
3. Bulls don’t Actually Hate Red
Color me impressed!
Bulls aren’t mad at the matador, or attracted to the red on the muleta. They just see the movement of the fabric and want to attack it. Also, speaking of red, it’s the color that’s easiest to see and for your brain to process. It has a long wavelength. Making it the first color babies can see when their color receptors develop!
4. Blue vs. Pink
I’m feeling blue-tiful.
Before the 20th century, pink traditionally being for girls and boys being assigned to the color blue, it was actually the opposite. Blue was seen as gentle, and calm. While pink was energetic and fun. But even before that, the color commonly used for babies in general was white. It was the easiest color to bleach and clean properly, since babies are really messy.
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5. Color Associations
I painted my laptop with metallic colors, now it’s a chromebook!
In the west, white is typically associated with weddings, purity, and certainty. However, in East Asian cultures, white is often associated with death, mourning, and sadness. For the west, red is a symbol for danger, passion, and energy. But in the east, it is linked to good fortune, luck, and prosperity.
Color Theory Rocks!
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