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In a previous ColorPodz, I mentioned some strips of paint color chips seem to be neatly organized from darkest to lightest while others are comprised of colors that relate and harmonize, but don’t quite look like a literal stepping down in scale.
In this quick Burst, I talk about two commonly used collections of colors from Ben Moore as examples, Classic Colors & Color Preview.
What can you expect when you work with a color designer? We talk about pricing for a color consultation, lead times, and specific steps and processes we like to follow.
Handyguys, Brian and Paul, recently invited me on their show to talk about paint and color. The Handyguys TOTALLY have this podcast gig figured out — so smooth and professional. They really know their stuff when it comes to home improvement and being DIY handy too.
Memorizing color theories will not make you a color expert. If you study them, it simply means you know more than you did before and are obligated to be more aware.
Color theory is not a prescription or a recipe. It is theory. The definition of the word “theory” tempts the naturally curious: “hypothesis, belief”.
Part I we discuss various paint brands like Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and Full Spectrum Paint. Waiting until the last minute to seek professional color advice is a bad plan; listen to learn how you can prepare for paint day.
Part II covers a variety of topics from my activity as “funcolors” on decorating forums to color trends. The picture to the left is my avatar. Her name is Rose and when you see her, you know you’ve found a post by “funcolors” (a.k.a. me!)
You want to know how partnering the right paint color with your light will produce specific moods and create atmosphere. Stay tuned on Color Budz and I will show you HOW to choose paint colors based on the quality of light in your space. Best of all my method works with every paint brand out there!
When you have the skills to partner the right pitch of nuance with a room’s inherent light sources, you can create an advanced level of color harmony. The result is a sophisticated atmosphere that looks professionally crafted.
It’s a unique idea — but I’ve been talking about it for years on the decorating forums.
If you are currently marketing your own paint line of colors and would like to know how your palette can be aligned and customized for specific light exposures, give me a call.
In our first ColorPod we discuss what it means to be a color expert. The IACC-NA is the International Association of Color Consultants of North America and all three of us have completed the seminars and are active members.
LUMINOSITY
Color is a wavelength. Wavelengths can be measured and therefore the luminosity of a color can be measured. The definition from dictionary.com says it more clearly than I could: “the brightness of a light source of a certain wavelength as it appears to the eye, measured as the ratio of luminous flux to radiant flux at that wavelength.”
Luminosity of a color is about how LIGHT or DARK it literally is; how much light it keeps and how much it is able to emit or bounce back into the room. Notice on the graphic how the lightness of the …
Full spectrum paint is one of the best color strategies when you want to immediately enjoy living in your new home and need to paint before furniture and accessories are acquired. Whether it is a color of white or something with more hue, you need flexibility.
For most people that means choosing a color they consider to be “neutral”. It is thrilling to learn that you can get even more flexibility from the way full spectrum paint colors are built, or mixed in the can.
I can explain why full spectrum paint colors are the perfect solution and how they work.
Many people do not have a good grasp of basic color theory terms — and that includes many paint professionals. A clearly defined color vocabulary will sharpen your color expertise and help you navigate the paint store more efficiently.
Hue and color do not mean the same thing in every context. Confusion sets in when you also consider widely held opinion that says hue and color are interchangeable terms.
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Lori Sawaya, Color Strategist
International Association of
Color Consultants
"Color is a philosophy."
— Frank Mahnke
Multi-Disciplined Color Expert: All that really means is I've worked with color in a bunch of different ways and I don't forget much. If it has to do with color, it tends to stick. Experience including but not limited to: architectural color, graphic design, and study in the arts, metaphysical phenomenon, and earth sciences
"Your home is your
second skin."
— Frank Mahnke
Mission: Build a strong foundation of innovative color fundamentals. Change the way people think about how to color their homes, places of work, and communities - their world. Color Strategies is about Strategic Color Engineering™ for people based on psychology, light, art, and science.
"Color is a microcosm of everything in life."
— Faber Birren
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