WHAT IS COLOR

pure white light passes through a prism, it separates into all of the visible colors. For example,
red light mixed with yellow light creates an orange color. Some colors, such as yellow and
purple, c w certain colors can be mixed to create other colors.

Psychological Effects of Colors

While perceptions of color are somewhat subjective, there are some color effects that
have universal meaning. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm
colors and include red, orange and yellow. These warm colors evoke emotions ranging
from feelings of warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility.

Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known as cool colors and include blue, purple
and green. These colors are often described as calm, but can also call to mind feelings of
sadness or indifference.
EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF COLOUR
Bright colours –
Red ,yellow, brown and darker shades are warm and advancing
colours. They may shorten the length of the room if used on wall or
shorten the height if used on ceiling
Cool colours pale green, blue and other lighter shades tend to
make a small room larger.
Red, orange, yellow – warm and stimulating
Pastel shade - cooler and restful
Green - cool, soothing, pleasing effect
Pale blue - fresh and cool
Purple - richness
Brown/ dark shades - comfort
White- hygienic, peace but cold in appearance
 Types of Color Schemes
1. Neutral – tones of white colour
2. Monochromatic – only one colour
3. Analogous –Complementary – related colours on colour wheel
4. Split-Complementary -using colours on two either colours
5. Complementary - contrast colours opposite on colour wheel

Illusions with Color

• Warm colored objects appear closer than cool colored ones.
• You can visually enlarge a room by painting the walls a cool color.
• High ceilings painted dark colors appear lower and a light color will
allow a ceiling to seem higher.
• Bold, bright colors make objects stand out.
• Color is the most important, versatile, and distinctive of the
elements of design.
• Color is almost always the first thing you notice when entering a
room.
• Color can set a mood.
• Color can make rooms feel larger or smaller.
• Color can even hide architectural flaws.
COLOUR SCHEMES ACCORDING TO THE
FUNCTION/
USE OF THE AREA
Rooms peace in room, use light colours , cream colours on
walls. Bright colours may be used on the soft furnishings
Restaurant relaxed atmosphere, go with the theme of the area
Lobby/ entrance - should look inviting, bright colours are used
Bathroom clean and hygienic
COLOURS UNITE THE AREA BUT IT IS
AFFECTED BY
The amount of light falling in that area
Curtains appear darker in the day when sunlight
falls from beside , but in night appears lighter
The type of surface
Rough surface appears darker then smooth
surfaces
The surrounding colours
Strong colours may imbalance colours
 BLACK

mixture of all
colors. Sharpens
and adds
richness to the
hues placed next
to it. Used
generously may
create a
dramatic and
theatrical
setting. Accents
give richness.
White

absent of
color which
provides
increased
visual space.
Whitened
backgrounds
look light,
spacious,
and farther
away. Hues
seem
cleaner and
crisper when
surrounded
by white.
• Blue

Is one of the most

earth colors, which
appear blue. The sky
and sea, the most
beautiful example of
this. Blue sky and sea,
freedom, peace and
eternity means. The
blue color is a color
stable and
unobtrusive available
funds, especially the
back. Human comfort
and soothing, relaxing
color.
• Red

The hottest color is red. The red

color in the physical sense
mobility, dynamism and youth,
in the emotional sense of
happiness, perseverance and
determination means. A sort of
symbol of strength and
determination. Mobilize people.
Mobility and determination
needed to use the red areas
may be appropriate. Because
the red color human zeal,
perseverance and mobility adds.
Therefore, products, red isoften
used specifically addressed to
young people.

Of red, especially close to the

distances, are easy to spot.
Therefore, warning signsare
generally used red color
• Yellow
Yellow, light, joy, production
and productivity color.
Humans give joy and
enthusiasm. Inspiring. Refers
to the knowledge andwisdom.
The brightest color is yellow.
Yellow color is a warm color,
but the color is perceived as a
cold tones of green. For this
reason, the yellow color of
vitality and joy as well as
sorrow, and the color of
autumn. This is because it
contains the two opposite
effects in the humanemotions
and can lead to confusion.
May cause confusion because
it is more inspiring work room
is not recommended. In
addition, a suitable color for
the relaxation is not local
places.
 BROWN
mixing several colors
on the color wheel or
neutralizing orange.
Often introduced
through stained
woods. Does not
need to match as
long as they
harmonize. If usedin
large amounts can
create an oppressive
or cave-likecoziness
 GREEN
Green is the color of
nature and spring, the
impact on people is in
disputable. Bellows
creativity. Also represents
peace and productivity.
This is a color that
confidence and comfort.
Green is a color that
dominates nature in a
relaxing calming effect is
grid. Green color is used
mainly where productivity
increases. Green areas led
people less stomach pain
have been identified.
 WHAT İS
TEXTURE ?
Texture – this is the visual or tactile surface characteristic of something, be it
fabric, timber carpet or glass. Tactile means that it is perceptible by the sense of
touch. Every surface has a texture.

There are two types of texture – rough and smooth – and through using
texture, we can create quite differenteffects.