Tuesday, June 14, 2011
The Basics of Color Theory
Color is the perceptual characteristic of light described by a color name. Each color is a light of particular wavelength and usually each form of light is composed of many colors. When an object is exposed to light, it absorbs certain wavelengths and reflect others. The viewer perceive these wavelengths as different colors. Visual designers often require to combine these colors effectively. The color wheel or color circle is the basic tool for combining colors. Color Theory is a set of principles used to create harmonious color combinations. The relationships between the colors can be represented in the form of a color wheel.