A Dictionary of Color Combinations

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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I enjoy looking through the book purely in abstract terms, with the intention of trying some of the combinations in actual designs. Based on his original 6-volume work from the 1930s, this book offers 348 colour combinations, as attractive and sensuous as the books own design.

A Dictionary of Color Combinations | 9784861522475 A Dictionary of Color Combinations | 9784861522475

You as the reader have the freedom to imagine any and every scenario where these colors would mingle with one another. A Dictionary Of Color Combinations is a collection of flat color squares placed in over 300 side-by-side combinations.

The color is definitely just paper with no coating so it will get dirty/greasy fast, so I laminated it with a matte finish to help with water resistance.

A Dictionary of Color Combinations, Vol. 2 - Printed Matter A Dictionary of Color Combinations, Vol. 2 - Printed Matter

But it was also a period permeated with a new atmosphere brought on by the influence of western culture. This is a great, tidy reference—I’ve owned it for a couple weeks now and I think I’ll always keep it close for both printmaking and graphic design work (I was pleasantly surprised to find CMYK values for each swatch in the back of this book). With its visually appealing layout and user-friendly format, “A Dictionary of Color Combinations” is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their understanding and use of color in design. The colors in this section are arranged by hue family and then by brightness and saturation, with paler colors coming first followed by darker, more saturated shades. As a digital artist specializing in children's books, I often find myself in a creative bind when it comes to choosing the perfect colors for my characters' outfits.The dictionary offers insights into the psychology of color and how different combinations evoke specific emotions and moods.