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Class: 9
Chapter :
COLOUR
 INTRODUCTION
Color is an element of art that is produced when light
after striking an object, is reflected back to the eyes.

Colour is an important part of our lives. It is involved

in almost every aspect of our lives and can be perceived
by people as different moods and emotions

People use these colours to express themselves

Basic 12 colors can be explained by the colour wheel.

 COLOUR WHEEL
Traditional arrangement of colours in their natural
order, used to explain the relationship between the
different colours and for the formation of new colours.
Colours are classified according to their origin or
properties as folllows:
1. Primary, secondary and Tertiary colours
2. Warm and Cool colours
3. Neutral colours
4. Metallic colours
The three primary, the three secondary and the six
tertiary colors formed the set of twelve colours. The
circle containing these twelve colours is called ‘ colour
wheel’.

COLOUR WHEEL
 Primary, Secondary
and Tertiary colours
Primary colours: red, yellow and blue.
These are called primary because they cannot be
obtained by the combination of other colours and they
are the source of other colours.

R B
Secondary colours: The colours formed by mixing
two primary colours in equal quantities. These are
orange, green and purple.

O G

R B

P
Tertiary colours: These colours are formed by mixing
of a primary colours and a secondary colour in equal
quantities.
For example : blue (primary) and green (secondary) to
form blue-green (tertiary). There are six tertiary colours :

Yellow + orange = yellow orange (YO)

Red + orange = red orange (RO
Red + purple = red purple (RP)
Blue + purple = blue purple (BP)
Blue + green = blue green (BG)
Yellow + green = yellow green (YG)
Tertiary colours
YO
Y YG

O G

RO BG

R B

RP P BP
Warm and cool colours
Warm colours:
 These colours have the element of fire or sun within
them. They are generally associated with bright,
energetic and rich look.
They create a visual impact of reduced size
These colours are commonly used in traditional
Indian embroideries.
Shades of red, orange,yellow are considered to be
warm colours.
Cool colours:

They have the element of water in them

These are peaceful colours as they bring freshness and
relaxed feeling
Create a visual impact of enhanced size and length.
Provide balance to vibrant warm colours.
Neutral colours:
White, black, grey, brown, tan, beige
They form a very effective background for bright
colours.

Tint - Colour is made lighter by adding white

Shade- if black is added to a colour, its darker version
Black:
It implies self control and discipline, independence and
strong will , it gives an impression of authority and power,
it is associated with death, darkness, evil and mystery.

White:
It is associated with innocence, purity, peace, godness and
faith. It is used on ceilings, bathroom, kitchen for better
visibilty.

Grey:
It is associated with modesty, sincerity . It is used on walls,
draperies, floors, steel cupboards, grills and gates.
Metallic colours:
These are associated with prestige and wealth.
These are seen as glamorous, sophisticated and related
to prosperity and modernity.
DIMENSIONS OF COLOUR
Three dimensions or qualities of colour are as follows:

HUE:
It represents the color itself like red, green, orange, etc.
It is simply the colour quality that has been given a
specific name
Colour is a general term and hue is specific term
VALUE:
It is lightness or darkness of a colour .
the same space can be made to appear dark and closed
with dark values or light and open with light values.

INTENSITY:
Also called chrome, refers to brightness or dullness of
a colour.
Bright colours have more intensity.
COLOUR SCHEMES
A colour combination that matches and looks pleasing
to the eye and creates a unified aesthetics space.
Harmonious colour scheme - Use shades of one colour
or colours that are close together
Contrasting colours- accessories or decorative items
According to the age and personalities of its
occupants.
Large rooms- rich, bold and dark colours
Small rooms- cool, light colours
Lighting
 RELATED COLOUR CONTRASTING
SCHEMES COLOUR SCHEMES

These are composed of These are based on hues

one or several that are far apart on the
neighbouring hues. colour wheel.
They generally provide They provide variety and
an effect of unity and balance of warm and
harmony. cool colours.
 TYPES OF COLOUR SCHEMES
RELATED COLOUR CONTRASTING COLOUR
SCHEME SCHEME
• COMPLEMENTARY
• MONOCHROMATIC • DOUBLE
• ANALOGOUS COMPLEMENTARY
• SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY
• TRIAD
• TETRAD
RELATED
COLOUR
SCHEME
MONOCHROMATIC
COLOUR
SCHEME
one colour is used but in varies, both in value and intensity.
Tints, shades and tones of one key colour are used
Advantages: Easy to manage, looks balanced and visually
appealing. It gives an ambiance which is elegant soothing,
quiet, restful and relaxing. It emphasizes spaciousness and
continuity.
Disadvantages: lacks in colour contrast, not vibrant. It is
difficult to highlight elements in this scheme.
 ANALOUGOUS COLOUR SCHEME
It is made of mixing of
adjacent or neighbouring
colours on the colour wheel.
Analogous colours are
harmonious
Example: Green, Blue-
green , blue, Blue- purple
Yellow- green, yellow, yellow-
orange
CONTRASTING
COLOUR
SCHEME
COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS:
Any two colours
which are opposite to
each other on the
colour wheel.
Example:
Red and green
Yellow and purple
Blue and orange
 DOUBLE COMPLEMENTARY COLOUR
SCHEME
*This consists of two or more
pairs of complementary
colours on colour wheel.
*Warm and cool colours can
be placed alongside.
Example:
*Blue, orange, red and green
* Yellow, purple, yellow-
green, red- purple
 SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY
COLOUR SCHEME
*It is a combination of
primary/ secondary with two
intermediate colours with
colours that are on either side
of its complement
*Example:
Yellow, red-purple, blue-
purple
Blue, Red- orange, yellow-
orange
 TRIAD COLOUR SCHEME
Any three hues equidistant from one another on the
colour wheel are known as triad colour scheme.
Example:Yellow, red , blue.
Green, orange, purple.
TETRAD COLOUR SCHEME
This scheme is formed by any four hues equidistant on
the wheel such as yellow- green, yellow-orange, red-
orange, red-purple.
APPLICATION OF COLOUR IN HOME
The colour in room should create the mood and
atmosphere wanted by its occupants.
White makes for purity, cleanliness and peacefulness.
LIVING ROOM : Colours should be comfortable in
order to create welcoming atmosphere.
BEDROOM: Colours in the bedroom are all about
creating a personal space that express your innermost
desires.
Shade of medium to dark brown are perfect for
bedroom.green and brown are classic combination
that are very popular. They provide feeling of warmth.
DINNING ROOM: should have appetizing colours.
Peach , pink and other tints in red and orange are perfect
examples.
KITCHEN: Cheerful, light and bright.
White or light coloured walls are usually best for visibility.
Natural wood is also desirable for cabinets.
BATH ROOM : walls and fixtures should be white
colour , for hygienic and visibility reasons.
often decorated in colours that are suggestive of water.
SIZE AND PROPORTIONS OF THE ROOM
A small room can be made to appear large if light and
cool colours are used on the walls.
A poorly ventilated dark room can appear bright by
the use of light or white colour.
Dark warm colours make walls move in towards you.
Ceiling that is too high can be made to appear lower if
it is painted darker or warmer than the walls.
Wall’s colour lighter than the floor’s colour and the
ceiling lighter than the walls colour.
Relationship To Other Rooms
A rom should not only be in harmony with itself but
should also harmonize with other rooms.
A hallway should harmonize with all the rooms that
open into it.
 Colour In Interior Decoration
One colour should be dominant.
The basic colour should occupy 60 to 70 % of the whole
colour scheme.
2nd hue should be less in quantity.
3rd hue should be least in quantity.
Decide one definite colour scheme
A neutralized colour is generally best for large areas.
Use contrasting colours to give emphasis.
Colour should suit the age, occupation, climate, interest and
personality.
Light colours soil easily and may require extra cleaning
while dark colour show dust.
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