Friday, December 17, 2010

Be Neutral

Neutral color is a colors of very low saturation. They are not seen on most color wheels. The group of neutral color is black, white, grey, brown, beige anf tans. They can be made by mixing as well and included in the color family called earth tones.

People do associate color with meaning. It is not the colors themselves, it is that we have culturally assigned meaning to them. Ok, what neutral meaning for us.

Let's choose black- Black is mysterious, providing a sence of potential and possibility. Well, there is a statement saying that black is not a color. It is the absence of all color. Black, and its opposite white, represent polarities. Black absorbs all aspects of light. While white reveals and the black conceals. It has come to mean hidden, fearful or bad experience. It is linked to the unknown or the unseen. Hemmm... Let's see the positive side of black. Elegance, sophistication, formality, power, strength, night. Black is seen as a restful emptines into which anything may emerge and disappear once again.

What about form? Sure.. So much good about black in form. The black leather seat. The black car. The black dinning set. The black console table etc... It looks elegant and stylish. It represents wealthy.

Well, whatever it is, for me, black can be matched with others. I am so comfortable when I'm wearing a black shirt because it can be match with my colored jeans, trousers and skirts. And it also makes me looks slim. That's the most important things... Haa...ha.. I believe everybody do agree with me.
Lets talk about grey.. Conservatism, traditionalism, inteligence, serious, dull, unintersting, Its energy imparts void, emptiness, lack of movement. Can be restful. It has a detached and isolated feeling. Grey can have a cooling effect when placed next to other more vibrant colors. It has a stabilizing effect, making vibrant color stand out while muting their vibration. Ok...Let's play a bit of Retro style in white, black, grey and brown. It is interesting isn't it?What brown represent to - relaxing, confident, casual, reassuring, nature, earthy, solid, reliable, genuine, endurance. Brown says stability and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic. Brown can mix into many surroundings. It is a mixture of red, blue and yellow and has many shades and tones - each producing a different effect. Brown can be stabilizing color. The red in brown gives it practical energy while the yellow and blue add mental focus energies. Too much brown can make a dull effect. Brown gives a feeling of solidity, and allows one to stay in the background, unnoticed.And white.....is the color of purity. Cleanliness, newness, virginity, peace, innocence, simplicity, sterility. Another statement saying, white is also not a color but the manifestation of the presence of all color - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. White has acold quality. It can provide clarity as its energy is complete. white has purification vibrations and can be used to clear blocks from your path.
Hmm...This is what I read, I think and I write. Up to you to absorbing in your mind or you might have own opinion. Only one thing that made a thought. How would life be without COLORS!.....

2 comments:

  1. When you stand looking through a window, you expect to see grass that is green, a sky that is blue, and clouds that are billowy white. If you are fortunate, you may also see birds of many colors including those big black crows. When you select an auto paint color, your clothing, or even your food, color plays a big part of the decision. Color science studies how color reflects your mood. Have you ever heard someone say that they were wearing a particular color to cheer themselves up or because they were feeling a certain way? Even guys who might not think that colour is important to them remark that red cars are hot, fun, and sexy while black cars are daring and dangerous. Interior decorators are not the only ones who think about color schemes.

    Color selection is influenced by our moods, perception, and yes, even our culture. Symbolism, our sensitivity, and the meanings we attribute to color impact our color choices. Color therapy uses color to make us happy. How does culture affect our color choices? In the US, white is for weddings; whereas, in some Eastern cultures, white is for funerals and the color for mourning. Do you think that there is a relationship there considering the divorce rate? Think about it; the wedding is the end of your single-dom. etc He!He!He!
    Good post like it

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  2. Thank you Zingtrial..and love your comment. Pls come again.

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