OUGD404: Colour Theory[2]

The second part of colour theory is subjective colour. We began our session by studying and understanding the 7 main colour contrasts (developed by Johannes Itten) and how they are not separate contrasts but rather one's that build upon each other to produce a colours 'Chromatic Value'

The 7 colour contrasts are:

 Contrast of Tone

Contrast of Hue

Contrast of Saturation

Complimentary Contrast

Contrast of Extension

Contrast of Temperature

Simultaneous Contrast 

Contrast of Tone

Formed by the juxtaposition of light and dark values. This could be monochromatic

Contrast of Hue

Formed by the juxtaposing of different hues. The greater the distance between hues on a colour wheel, the greater the contrast.

Contrast of Saturation

Formed by the juxtaposition of light and dark values and their relative saturations