From the course: Graphic Design Foundations: Color
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Harmony and discord
- How can we know what harmony is unless we see what isn't harmonious? Contrast helps define one thing as separate from another. Here's an image that shows a palette that's not harmonious. The reason? Each color is a hue not related to any of the others. The effect is a jumble of colors here and people there, all calling for our attention. What if we apply a layer of color to the photo? Suddenly, it feels more harmonious, as the elements are connected by a single color. But we still can't distinguish one thing from another with any real clarity. All of the colors and elements seem related but still equal. If you decide that the woman in the front should be more important in the image, we could make her shirt darker, or more vibrant than the rest, or cooler, or warmer. All of these things make her stand out. But what if we bring in a color that is not in any way related to the Photoshop layer as a way to make the woman stand out? It should be a color that is outside the tribe, like a…
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