The opposite is also true, that complementary colors provide a vigorous, almost tonic sense to a look. And as a hue is saturated away from its brilliant state there is a growing affinity between all colors. One could deduce the following general thought from those two ideas. For example, use magenta to marry orange and blue at an appropriate value level. Clues as various as, looking for ripe blackberries, the blush of love or at the emotional undercurrents at the opening moment of a scene.
Color is a strong guide for our attention and understanding.
By learning to look at shadows first, we have a wonderful way of understanding form and composition without being distracted by color preference. Here, then, are some of the objective thoughts about designing with color which we can use to analyze our own work and to help us understand how to work in harmony with our fellow designers. These objective guidelines are meant to free our imaginations, and our intuition will always be our best guide. In general, all good design needs to incorporate drama , unity , variety , and dominance . Drama is contrast.