The bestselling color reference guide-updated from cover to cover by color expert Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.
Color is the single most important design element in creating mood and style. It influences our feelings, our well-being, and our perceptions. It's the visual cue that engages us, draws us in, and connects us to our environment and the things we love. The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition, is your comprehensive guide to harnessing this extraordinary power. Inside, Eiseman covers every aspect of color:
The foundations of color theory, including the biology of seeing color, basic terminology like hue and saturation, color harmony, color temperature, and the color wheel
The psychology of color, with a psychological and cultural analysis of each color of the rainbow
30 curated color moods-from Playful to Nostalgic, Reliable to Transcendent-each paired with 36 Pantone color combinations
Personal colors-what your color likes and dislikes say about your personality
Color trends and forecasting, their commercial origins, and how and where trend information is gathered
Whether you're seeking color inspiration for your next design, art, or craft project, looking to evoke specific moods through color, or simply curious about its possibilities, The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition is the definitive guide.
Foreword
Introduction
The Phenomenon of Color: Where does it come from?
A Color Conversation: Defining the Basic Terminology
The Color Wheel: What's the Temp?
Whirling the Wheel: Color Compatibility
Complex Colors: Special Effects
Discord and Dissonance
Color Clues and Cues
How to define major messaging
Proper proportions: dominant, subordinate and accent
The Psychology of Color
Red/Pink/Wine
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue-Green
Blue
Purple/Lavender/Fuchsia
Black
White
Brown
Neutrals/Naturals
Color and Mood
Active
Botanical
Casual
Delectable
Delicate
Earthy
Extraterrestrial
Glamorous
Maquille
Natural
Nostalgic
Nurturing
Piquant
Playful
Powerful
Provocative
Reliable
Rich
Robust
Romantic
Soothing
Sophisticated
Subtle
Timeless
Transcendent
Tribal
Tropical Waters
Urban
Venerable
Personal Colors: What do they say about you?
Color Trends and Forecasting
Guidelines for spotting trends
Where to look for clues: ten important categories
Naming the Colors
History/culture
Sources of inspiration
Importance in marketing