Color Theory Link(s?)

[Esotic]

Here's an excellent color selector. Anybody else have good color theory links?

http://pixy.cz/apps/barvy/index-en.html

-Esotic

[Lichtschutzfaktor56]

Here are two links:

http://easyrgb.com/matching.php

http://www.knorrpage.de/colormatch.html

[mondo]

check out johannes itten - bauhaus stalwart in google

[Amukidi]

These are all useful apps and well worth putting in your "favourites" folders, but I cannot stress enough the importance of "experiencing" colour combinations for yourself. Most experts believe that we cannot store a colour in our heads (the way that, say, we can hold a tune in our head and play it later verbatim) so it is a good idea to set out to learn how colours work together and what certain colours are made up from. The process of mixing paint is so useful for this, even though, it is a flawed medium (not enough pigment in paint these days, as many natural pigments are horrendously expensive) because the process of doing it will help register in your mind what you are doing. As Mondo says - Itten's book "the elements of colour" should do the trick - it's very readable and rarely goes off into the realms of the physics which make it all happen, he is more about actually using the colour. Sure, the physics is fascinating, but in my experience, of little practical use. Bottom line is, we know that colour can alter / modify our moods - grasp it firmly and try to master it. You never will, totally, but you'll have a heap of fun trying, and your work will say more.

[Juego]

here is my contribution to this colorfull links-list....



http://www.colormatters.com/

Enjoy :-)

[Amukidi]

Mmm, just found this in colormatters site:

"2. Color combinations must be harmonious. Whether the colors are dynamic or subdued hues, they must work in sync with each other."
You've got to watch out for objective statements like this, don't get me wrong, this site is also a useful resource, but always be wary of imperratives like "Must" when talking about what is, in effect, a subjective matter. I always found the suggestive approach far more fruitful when teaching students about colour. Having said all this, if you are interested, then trawl through all of the above sites, you'll certainly learn stuff which ought to help in your content.

[HuoLong]

http://www.negativland.com/squant/

;)

[Lichtschutzfaktor56]

Squant?

from there website:

"New in version 1.1:

* Enhanced printing capabilities
* Better rendering in Netscape 3.x
* Incompatibility with Quicktime 3.0 fixed"

Who the hell is using that software?

from the FAQ:

"On Mac, You better update to System 8.1...

This plugin seems to be a little bit from the old days?:)