Theory of Architecture - Colors

Another word for Color.

• Hue
• Value
• Temperature
• Intensity

How light or dark the color is.

• Value
• Hue
• Temperature
• Intensity

Relates to feeling of warmth or coolness.

• Temperature
• Value
• Hue
• Intensity

From dull to vivid; Chroma/Saturation.

• Intensity
• Value
• Temperature
• Hue

Exhibits energy and joy. They have tendency to appear larger.

• Warm Color
• Cool Color
• Neutral Colors
• Earth Colors

Convey calmness and piece. They have tendency to appear smaller.

• Cool Color
• Warm Color
• Neutral Colors
• Earth Colors

Pairs of colours that contrast with each other more than any other colour, and when placed side-by-side make each other look brighter.

• Complementary colors
• Tetradic colors
• Analogous colors
• Triadic colors
• Split-complementary

These color scheme types have close relationships to one another.

• Analogous colors
• Complementary colors
• Tetradic colors
• Triadic colors
• Split-complementary

Color scheme that uses three colors paired together in order to create a vibrant and playful feel.

• Triadic colors
• Complementary colors
• Analogous colors
• Tetradic colors
• Split-complementary

A color scheme using one base color and two secondary colors.

• Split-complementary
• Complementary colors
• Analogous colors
• Triadic colors
• Tetradic colors