Colour
The Colour Wheel
Type of colours
Colour and Fashion
100

A visual perception created when light interacts with the human eye and brain.

Colour

100

the colour wheel is usually in this shape

Circle

100

Red, Blue and Yellow

Primary Colours

100

Colors evoke emotions and set moods.

Emotional Impact

200

The intensity of a colour

Saturation

200

How many colours are usually on the colour wheel?

Six

200

Purple, Orange and, Green

Secondary Colours

200

Spring/Summer: Pastels, brights, and whites reflect light and evoke freshness.

Seasonal Trends

300

The lightness or darkness of a colour

Brightness

300

A visual representation of colors arranged in a circular format to show the relationships between different hues.

The Colour Wheel

300

Red & Green

Yellow & Purple

Blue & Orange

Complimentary Colours

300

Dark colors (like black) are often perceived as slimming, while lighter colors can add volume.

Body Shape

400

Mixing a primary and secondary colour 

Tertiary 

400

The first colours to go on the colour wheel

Primary Colours

400

Colours that represent sunlight and heat and they evoke feelings of passion and anger

Warm Colours

400

Brights and bold colors can showcase confidence and creativity.

Social and Personality expression

500

Black and White are.....

Shade & Tint

500

Colours that sit opposite of each other on the Colour Wheel

Complementary Colours

500

Colours that represent calmness and serenity and evoke feelings of sadness and tranquility

Cool Colours

500

In Western cultures, white is associated with weddings, while in many Asian cultures, it's linked to mourning.

Cultural Significance