🎭 Color Contrasts – Tensions and Harmonies
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Color contrasts, that is, the opposites between different colors, create dynamism and expression in design.
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The most important contrasts are:
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- Complementary contrast: Colors that are opposite each other on the color circle (e.g. blue – orange) create high tension and vibrancy.
- Light-dark contrast: Differences in brightness create depth and volume.
- Cool-warm contrast: Warm colors (e.g. red, orange) and cool colors (e.g. blue, green) have different spatial and emotional effects.
- Color-in-itself contrast: Placing pure colors directly together creates especially strong and colorful effects.
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Effect in Design:
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- Contrasts guide the eye and can be used to set accents deliberately.
- They ensure clarity, orientation, and visual tension in the image.
- Harmony or drama is achieved through the skillful use of different contrasts.
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