The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition Expert Color Information for Professional Results

by Eiseman, Leatrice

• ISBN13: 9781631592966
• ISBN10: 1631592963
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781631594441
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-10-26
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers
• More Book Details

About This Book

The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition

ISBN: 9781631592966

The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition is a comprehensive guide to color theory and application, designed to help designers and artists achieve professional results. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to master the art of color selection and harmony.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by designers, artists, and educators in the fields of graphic design, interior design, fashion, and fine arts. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding color theory and its practical applications.

History and Editions

The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition has been completely revised from start to finish. The latest edition, published in 2017, features new text by Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. This edition includes information on creating special effects and an entirely new section devoted to the psychology of color. The book expands on previous editions with new color palette sections and updated color trends[1][2].

Author and Other Works

Leatrice Eiseman is a renowned color specialist known as the "international color guru." She is recognized by Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and global media as one of the most influential people in the world of color. Eiseman heads the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training and is also the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. She has authored nine other books on color, including *Colors For Your Every Mood*, *The Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color*, *The Color Answer Book*, and *More Alive with Color*[1].

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781631592966
• Flexibound: ISBN-13: 9781631592966 (same as hardcover)
• eBook: Available through various online retailers

Publication Details

• Publisher: Rockport Publishers
• Publication Date: October 24, 2017
• Number of Pages: 216 pages
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 7.0 x 0.85 x 9.4 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• Previous Editions: Not specified in the provided sources, but it is mentioned that this edition is a complete revision from start to finish.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781631592966 (Hardcover and Flexibound)
• 9781631592966 (eBook)

Additional Resources

For more information on color theory and application, you can also explore other books by Leatrice Eiseman or visit the Pantone Color Institute website. This comprehensive guide is an essential tool for anyone looking to enhance their understanding and application of color in various design fields.

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Author Biography

Leatrice Eiseman is a color specialist who has been called "the international color guru," and is recognized by Fortune Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and global media as one of the most influential people in the world of color. She heads the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training, and is also Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. Eiseman is the author of nine other books on color, including Colors For Your Every Mood, The Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color, the Color Answer Book, and More Alive with Color. She lives in a red house (PANTONE’s Rosewood 19-1532 TPX) on Bainbridge Island near Seattle.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
The Phenomenon of Color: Where does it come from?
A Color Conversation: Defining the Basic Terminology
The Color Wheel:  What’s the Temp?
Whirling the Wheel: Color Compatibility
Complex Colors: Special Effects
Discord and Dissonance
Color Clues and Cues
            How to define major messaging
            Proper proportions: dominant, subordinate and accent
The Psychology of Color
Red/Pink/Wine
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue-Green
Blue
Purple/Lavender/Fuchsia
Black
White
Brown
Neutrals/Naturals

Color and Mood
Active
Botanical
Casual
Delectable
Delicate
Earthy
Extraterrestrial
Glamorous
Maquille
Natural
Nostalgic
Nurturing
Piquant
Playful
Powerful
Provocative
Reliable
Rich
Robust
Romantic
Soothing
Sophisticated
Subtle
Timeless
Transcendent
Tribal
Tropical Waters
Urban
Venerable
 

Personal Colors: What do they say about you?
Color Trends and Forecasting
            Guidelines for spotting trends
Where to look for clues: ten important categories
Naming the Colors
            History/culture
            Sources of inspiration
Importance in marketing