COLOURS: We have been taught about colours since preschool, including their names, which ones are primary, and which ones may be combined. But have we ever been taught what a colour is? Have we ever really figured out what feelings each of them is carrying? Are we familiar with the colour wheel?

OVERVIEW: Let me begin by explaining what a colour is in reality. One of an object's characteristics that causes various visual sensations is its colour. Something's colour is determined by how light is reflected from it. Here's an illustration: when sunlight strikes an object, the majority of its wavelengths are absorbed, while others are not. When light is reflected at wavelengths that are not absorbed, it reaches our eyes and gives the impression that the item is a particular colour.

EMOTIONS: A wide range of vivid hues, including blue, jade, raven, and amber, can be used in color schemes. Depending on the colour and shade, each of them evokes a particular feeling or emotion in the spectator. Unfortunately, we will limit our discussion to a few of the most well-known colour emotions in this article. So buckle up and continue reading!

Red: The colour of passion, rage, love, and self-assurance is red. Almost typically, a heart is shown as being red, though occasionally pink is included as well. The red love heart on Cupid's arrowhead is a common feature in images of the character. When we are furious or indignant, our faces flush. Wearing red may indicate that you have a more confident, aggressive, and bold personality.

Orange: The colour orange is associated with warmth, adventure, optimism, and zeal. Additionally, orange has a calming effect that can make you feel even better than you did before. Buddha is dressed in saffron, which is an orange-like colour. This is ideal for him since he embodies the warm, peaceful, and kind feelings associated with orange. If you wear orange, it may indicate that you are kinder, more upbeat, and more nurturing than most people.

Yellow: Of all the colours in the rainbow, yellow is the happiest by far! It is also the colour of energy, joy, and hope! Wearing yellow is very popular because people feel that wearing any bright yellow will lift one's spirits. Because children appreciate bright colours and have yellow-coloured emotions, yellow is the colour of choice for the majority of items associated with children, such as toys. Gold, the colour of prosperity and assurance, is closely related to yellow. Most yellow-clad individuals are gregarious, laid-back, and happy.

Green: The colour green is associated with peace, harmony, restraint, and wisdom. Given that it is a cool colour, nature is most frequently connected to it. In keeping with its associations with prosperity and health, it is also the colour of luck. Green, though, also connotes jealousy and envy. One typically notices a lot of green on St. Patrick's Day. My hypothesis is that people identify St. Patrick's Day with green because leprechauns are connected to money, and money is connected to green. Those who wear green are typically sensible, peaceful, and reassuring.

Blue: Blue is the colour of serenity, contentment, harmony, and order. Despite the stereotype that it is linked to boys, it is often the colour that children like. This colour is mostly depicted as sadness, which is also shown in Inside-Out, a movie.Blue tears are depicted in a lot of illustrations. After white, blue is one of the world's most tranquil colours. For this reason, the "United Nations Flag," an international organisation dedicated to improving the world, features both blue and white. The majority of blue-wearers are often composed, quiet, and easygoing.

Purple: The colour of pride, mystery, monarchy, and creativity is purple. It can be portrayed as either a calming or an exciting colour. Since purple is connected to strength and monarchy, most royals have worn purple clothing dating back thousands of years. Being the colour of feminism, purple inspires empowerment in a lot of women and young girls. Donning purple may indicate that you are virtuous, equitable, courteous, and yet vivacious. 

THEORY: The study of colour combinations and how they impact human emotions is known as colour theory. This is to give artists a broad concept of the colours that go well together so they may use them in their artwork.

In colour theory, there are various kinds of techniques you can employ. These are but a handful:

Select two colours that are complementary to one another by lining them up opposite each other on the colour wheel. Purple and yellow are two examples.

Select three colours from the colour wheel that are adjacent to each other. Orange, saffron, and then amber are some examples.

Monochromatic: Select one colour and utilise several tints of it. As an illustration, let's say I decide on green and utilise light, green, and dark green.

Three colours that are equally spaced out on the colour wheel are said to be triadic. Red, blue, and yellow are a few examples. 

Split-complementary: Two colours that are close to one another and contrast with one another. Red, orange, and blue are a few examples. 

+3 Information: colour wheel's colours are divided into three categories: 

Since they cannot be created by combining two other colours, primary colours are the "original" colours.

Two main colours can be combined to create secondary colours.

Primary and secondary colours are combined to create tertiary colours.

FINISHING OUR COLOURFUL JOURNEY:

That brings an end to our rainbow adventure! You undoubtedly gained a lot of knowledge about colour theory, emotions, and a few new facts! I appreciate you reading this, and don't forget to tell your friends about it!

Written by Hazel Antler and Proof-read by Eleanor Raven