The rule of simultaneous contrast is the effect of one hue to another

as usually observed in a colour spectrum or colour wheel. The rule at

this point is when two different hues are in direct contact, and then
there is obvious difference between them. The strongest effect
happens when two complementary hues are juxtaposed (like green
with red, blue with orange, and violet with yellow. Basically, cool
colours with warn ones.)
It should be realized that there is no single colour that can be
utilized for its character alone; rather, it should be taken into
consideration in relation with other colours present.
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Primary Colours

Primary colours are red, yellow and blue. These colours are also
considered as “solid” colours due to the fact that the hues mentioned are
not results of any pigment mixture in relation to art making.
Secondary Colours
Secondary colours are orange, violet, and green. These colours are
results of two primary colour mixtures ion equal ratio (red and blue is
violet, etc.)

Colour Spectrum

Primary Colours Secondary

Colours
(Red, Yellow, and Blue) (Green,
Violet, and Orange)

Tertiary colours are composed of six hues, as a result of the

mixture between the Primary and Secondary colours.

Tertiary Colours

If the basis in the colour wheel, then

tertiary colours are found in six
combinations. These are yellow-orange,
red-orange, blue-green, yellow-green,
red- violet, and blue-violet.

Colour and Its Basic Usage

Familiarity with the source of colours and its fundamental properties

is not enough, unless its uses are fully appreciated and understood in the
art production level. These are the following usage.
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1. Colour is utilized in creating a spatial

quality in a pictorial field.
2. Colour may create mood (aesthetic,
artistic, emotional, etc) and sense of
symbolism over an idea.
3. Colour serves as a vehicle in
expressing individual emotions and
feelings.
4. Colour is used to invite (attract) and
guide attention or eye movement
over a good design organization or
composition.
5. Colour helps complete aesthetic
appeal through an organized colour
composition and relationship.
6. Colour is used to identify objects
through its superficial appearance.

Learning Outcome 1.4

4. Value

Encountering visual experience in art, specifically colours in plastic and graphic arts,
should be distinguished into