The rules for color are not black and white. Color Inspirations contains some of the very best color palettes from the popular website COLOURlovers.com, organized by color family in a logical, easy-to-use format. In this complete reference, you’ll discover 3,286 fresh, inspiring color palettes–ready to be applied to your latest design or project and complete with accurate CMYK, RGB and HEX values. In fact, you can use the included CD to import any color palette into your design software immediately. This comprehensive book also includes a brief primer on color theory and an inspiration section that will help you discover new color combinations in the world around you. It contains everything you need to find the best color palettes for your project in a snap. From the Introduction: “We all have some common connections and associations to color based on cultural influences and popular theories, but color is ultimately a unique experience for all of us. And because of that, there is not just one set of rules for how to think about and use color. We live in a global community with tools that allow us to create something independently and share it with the masses. This interconnected environment generates a much wider spectrum of color ideas and color applications.”
I am not generally a fan of books featuring color combinations; they’re usually too formulaic, with unpleasant combos to boot. But something about how this book is laid out made it very appealing and inspiring. Maybe it’s the circle format of the palettes, maybe it’s the sheer number of varying palettes on one page, maybe it’s the superb organization by color range and palette type. I don’t know, but it all combines into a delightful swirl of color surprises with every page turn. And the…
A useful tool for digital artists and designers. As a professional graphic designer and illustrator, I’ve come to own about a dozen similar titles, but this one is consistently my first choice when it comes to researching and creating color combinations for my work.The main part of the book features more than 3,200 color palettes. The palettes are organized first by hue and then by harmony, and a name, an image, and accurate CMYK, RGB and HEX color values are given for each. Although only 3 to 5 colors make up each palette, building up…
Wonderful book This book is a wonderful inspiration tool. As a graphic design student it has been extremely beneficial to have hundreds of color combinations right at my fingertips. A wonderful gift idea for your design or art student!