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Color Theory for Landscape Design Gail Hansen, PhD. University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture Department

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Color Theory

for Landscape

Design

Gail Hansen, PhD. University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture Department

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Color

Theory for

Landscape Design

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Physical Health Mental Health Emotions

The Power of Color

“Tickled Pink”

“Feeling Blue” “True Blue”

“Seeing Red”

“Green with envy”

“Black-hearted”

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Color influences how we act and feel, depends on:

Culture History Experience

Worldwide meaning: Red- represents life White- symbol of truce Green- safety

Color Psychology

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Behavior

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Ready for a swim?

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noun 1. the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light (light waves)

What is Color ? Light source-

object – viewer

Human eye and brain together translate color

Color exists only in the mind of the viewer

Surface of apple reflects red wavelengths absorbs all others

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How Many Colors ?

Human eye sees 1 to 7 million

Tetrachromacy- 100 million

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Aristotle (340 B.C.) attempted to formalize color relationships

Leonardo da Vinci (1480) developed color systems

Isaac Newton (1666) refracted light through a prism- created circular chart with 7 colors- still used today

Johann Goethe (1810) disagreed with Newton- took a more psychological approach

Albert Einstein (1920) suggested that light/color consists of particles- physicists have yet to prove

Johann Goethe

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15 stage color wheel based on color cards of the British Royal Horticultural Society

Why use color theory? To create color harmony- something that is pleasing to the eye- creates a sense of order and balance in the visual experience

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Color Schemes 12 stage color wheel

Analogous- three hues next to each other on the color wheel

Monochromatic- one hue with variations in lightness, darkness

Complementary-two hues opposite each other on the color wheel

Triadic- three hues equally spaced around the color wheel Cool colors

Warm colors

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Analogous Color Family

Red to Yellow

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Red Emotionally intense- effects

metabolism and blood pressure

Aggressive, demands attention

First color infants see

From tiny cochineal beetles- 70,000 = I lb. dye

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Design Notes: Plants to the foreground

Highlight important elements

Use in entertainment areas- excitement

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Pink Romantic, affectionate

Inspires action and confidence

Calming, reduces aggression (pink locker rooms and prisons)

Why are pastries in pink boxes?

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Brings plants forward

Harmony with blue and purple

Lighten up shady areas

Best not to pair with red

Design Notes:

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Orange Energy, happy, fun-loving Fruit and good health Stimulates appetite, activity Adults love or hate it Favorite of children

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Design Notes Holds in bright light Harmony with blue and

purple Tropical version of red Warms up a shady area Party space

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Warmth, cheerfulness Stimulates nervous system,

activates memory Human eye notices yellow

first Most luminous color Fatiguing to the eye

Yellow

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Harmony with blue and purple

Use for focal points

Brighten shady areas

Favorite of children

Design Notes:

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Analogous Color Family

Yellow to Blue

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Nature, growth and fertility

Relaxes muscles, improves creativity

More shades of green than any other color

Green

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Most restful color for the human eye

Warm or cool color Blends with all colors-

harmony Highlights light colors

Design Notes:

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Tranquility and calmness

Slows metabolism

#1 preferred color

More productive in blue rooms

Blue

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Blues look more violet in shade

Bright blues high contrast with greens in shade

Good for a contemplative area

Design Notes:

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Analogous Color

Family

Blue to Red

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Encourages creativity

Symbolizes power, royalty, knowledge

20,000 Purpura snails = 1 oz. Tyrian purple dye

Violet (Purple)

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Can be a warm or cool color Adds depth to a bed Dark purple disappears in

shade Harmony with Yellow and

Orange

Design Notes:

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Mono-Chromatic Color Scheme

White garden

Green garden

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White Light, goodness, purity

White flowers have stronger scent

Considered a summer color

Goes with all colors

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Brighten a shady spot

Highlight a focal point

Brings out true hues of colors

Design Notes:

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Concept #1 Warm colors

appear closer and make a space feel smaller

Cool colors appear distant and make a space feel larger

Warm or cool- context

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Yellow Violet

Balance between pairs of colors

Use a smaller amount of the brightest color

Concept #2

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Choosing a Color Scheme

Building or hardscape colors- blend or contrast

Type of use in space- entertaining- warm reds, yellows

Rest- cool blues

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Light conditions- light colors for shade

Garden type or theme-tropical, cottage, contemporary

Time of day space is used

Choosing a Color Scheme

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Thank you!

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White and Black- It Depends Artist- pigments White- Yes, can’t mix

colors- but use white pigment

Black- Yes, is blending all colors (pigments)

Scientist- light

White- an object that reflects back all rays of light

Black- an object that absorbs all rays of light