Color Theory for Dummies / Color Basics

About this video

• Video Title: Color Theory for Dummies / Color Basics
• Channel: Sara Viloria
• Speakers: Sara Viloria
• Duration: 00:22:11

Overview

This video provides a foundational understanding of color theory, explaining its subjective nature, the difference between light and pigment colors, primary colors in different systems, the function of the color wheel, various color harmonies, and the elements of tone, hue, value, and saturation. The aim is to simplify color concepts for beginners, making them more accessible and practical for everyday use and artistic endeavors.

Key takeaways

• Color is Subjective and Light-Dependent: Color is a visual experience influenced by light and perceived differently by each individual, depending on their physical and psychological interpretation.
• Light vs. Pigment Colors: Light colors are emitted (like from screens), while pigment colors are substances that absorb light and reflect specific wavelengths, which is why we perceive them as colored.
• Primary Colors Vary by System: The primary colors are different in pigment (yellow, cyan, magenta) and light (red, green, blue) systems (RGB).
• Color Wheel and Harmonies: The color wheel organizes colors to illustrate relationships, aiding in understanding harmonies like monochromatic, analogous, complementary, triadic, tetradic, and achromatic, each conveying different visual messages.
• Elements of Color: Understanding tone (hue), tint, shade, value, and saturation is crucial for accurately describing and utilizing colors beyond their basic names.