The first thing that is associated with yellow is the sunlight, so desired after a long winter. Animation, spring, sociability, joy, fussiness - these are the main characteristics of yellow. Shades of this color are the subject of this article. Yellow is the color of fertility, ripening, flowering. And this is precisely the female color - it personified a woman in Ancient Egypt, and in Greek mythology belonged to Athena and Aphrodite. And what makes a woman different? First of all, the famous and incomprehensible female logic, similar to incoherent replicas of the subconscious. Having studied all the colors and shades, the researchers found that yellow is just tightly connected with the subconscious.
Value
This is the color of intuition, an objective perception of the world, but at the same time good frivolity, the desire for intellectual adventures. The color of the birth of ideas, insight. It is no accident that the Buddha appeared to people in yellow clothes. Buddhism is generally built on self-knowledge, which represents yellow. And in Christianity, on the contrary, it is the color of lies, deceit, betrayal, betrayal, madness - it is enough to recall the meaning of the phrases “yellow press”, “yellow house”. Christians reproach self-knowledge because they believe not in themselves, but in God.
Do you know that the yellow light in the atmosphere has minimal scattering? This is true, therefore, it is used in many areas of life as a warning signal. For example, traffic signals - red, green, yellow. The first two are unambiguous: one prohibits travel, and the second allows. Yellow acts as an intermediate one, warning that red or green will turn on soon, and you need to prepare for this.
In the interior
It is proved that the walls painted in shades of yellow, children get less dirty. Therefore, it is often used in kindergartens, rooms, and playgrounds. In such rooms, the children are obedient and cheerful. Wondering what colors and shades to choose for the design of your office? Be sure to use yellow - it increases efficiency, contributes to a quick recovery of forces and serves as an optimal catalyst for intellectual activity. Also, this color can be abundantly applied in the street and home interior. It has a good effect on the psyche, supports people in a good mood, affects perception, making the surrounding "picture" more saturated and clear. Shades of yellow are often used in the interior of recreation centers, sanatoriums, as they dispel boredom, inspire new ideas for leisure activities and simply maintain a great mood. But you should not use this color in the design of hospitals - he will not calm the patients, but on the contrary, due to the unstable psyche, he will only annoy, which will complicate the treatment. The bright yellow color is rejected by pregnant women, alcoholics, all those who experience nervousness.
In clothes
The yellow tone in the clothes attracts attention, but at the same time does not attract him. He is unobtrusive and easy to read; like all light and warm colors, visually expands the volume, however, with properly selected cut and combination of shades this property can be nullified. Yellow is not suitable for everyone, for example, in people with a cold skin tone, it will emphasize all the shortcomings. But in the clothes of representatives of a contrasting type of appearance, it looks just fine. Keep in mind that a yellow outfit can be annoying to superiors or teachers, as tired people reject such tones. For the same reason, don’t wear yellow clothes for business meetings, besides you may be considered a frivolous person, quite possibly even a deceitful one.
Shades of yellow: names, meanings, application
Pearl, fawn, olive, lemon, mustard, sand ... The names of shades of yellow can be listed for a long time, however, in the article we will focus on the description of the most commonly used.
Start with yellow green
This shade is obtained when a little green is added to bright yellow. When compared with pure yellow or warm colors, it appears to be light green, however when compared with pure green or cold colors, it will appear definitely yellow. Perhaps this quality influenced his interpretation - this color is associated with betrayal, lies, betrayal, and men perceive it as a dirty trick. And how else, if the already "suspicious" yellow is combined with the "pragmatic" green? In the heads of representatives of a strong half of humanity, when a woman in yellow-green clothes appears, a seductress immediately appears, prudently choosing a partner, and then jealousy for an opponent who is more successful appears. But if you look at such a shade from the point of view of a woman, then it is quite favorable: fresh, gentle, mischievous. The combination of colors yellow / green / peach will give a feeling of soft charm and meekness, change the mood for a carefree, relaxed and good-natured. A similar effect will produce a combination of yellow-green with light brown. These shades seem to dissolve in each other, giving rise to life-affirming stability. The combination can be supplemented with sand, raspberry, golden yellow tones. With this palette, among other things, you can make a good emphasis on interesting interior items.
In general, in the design of the premises, the yellow-green color allows you to create an oriental atmosphere, cozy and colorful. Sofas, carpets, fabric hinged ceilings may include elements of this color. With the same success, you can perform industrial design, making the main emphasis yellow-green, light brown and peach shades on soft things: rugs, furniture, pillows, toys. In such rooms, it is better to use the curtains from a gas material, and make the shelves forged and decorate with statuettes.
In clothes, a yellow-green tone - due to its restraint - can be applied everyday, however, it is most suitable for the summer season, when it sets off freshness and gives special tenderness. At the same time, the fabric should be soft - thin cotton, angora, silk will be ideal options.
Affectionate light yellow
This shade is obtained by mixing yellow with white. If we interpret white as the color of maternal care, then, taking over part of its properties, light yellow becomes “loving” and tender, it loses its deafening brightness and sharpness in a light shade, acquires smoothness. At sunset or at dawn, the sky has a lot of light yellow hue: at this time, sunlight is as soft as possible. The evening sun calms, and the morning - sets up a positive. Interestingly, this color in tantrism depicts the third eye - a symbol of providence. Nevertheless, light yellow remains yellow - symbolizes intelligence and intuition. The feeling of tenderness, non-intrusiveness enhances the connection of this tone with orange-pink or with the color of oak - this combination will not catch the eye, but imperceptibly create the corresponding mood. You can also combine light yellow with purple, light pink, brass color.
Due to the fact that there was no yellow paint, for interior designers in the first half of the 19th century, pure shades of yellow were not available. Basically, they dispensed with the color of raw sienna, ocher with softer and lighter tones that did not enhance the light in the room. When it became known how to get yellow paint, a new trend was born, remembered as an imperial style. Light yellow shades are used in modern styles. The interior made in such tones seems to be filled with light, regardless of the time of day, therefore it is especially recommended to use it in rooms with low light: bathrooms, basements, corridors. However, in well-lit rooms, it will also be appropriate - it will seem that the room consists entirely of light, the mood will rise, and performance will increase.
As for the use of light yellow in clothes, it should be noted that it is more suitable for representatives of the “winter” and “summer” color types. He will bring kindness and kindness to the image of such people. As part of a formal suit, it can be used for business meetings, while a suitable fabric is cotton, satin, silk.
Calm Gray Yellow
This is a blurred, slightly pronounced shade of yellow, symbolizing relaxation. Just remember: gray-yellow sand on the beach, gray-yellow clay walls in the shade of the midday sun ... If we consider it as a combination of two colors, we can see that it combines simplicity, stability, gray nebula and yellow sunshine. So it turns out - the midday heat fogging the head, but giving salvation in the shade. Gray-yellow shade is combined with coral, creating a bright contrast in saturation and lightness. Coral compensates for the pallor of gray-yellow, as a result of which an association of the proximity of the sea, southern exotic is achieved. Also, the gray-yellow tone is compatible with dark beige - here there is a contrast of light and dark, due to which the combination acquires volume. Dark beige maintains restraint and softness of light yellow, increases the intermediate, glare shades. It is also possible combination with the color of wormwood, green-blue, gray-bronze.
The gray-yellow tone is considered sophisticated and relaxing, it looks great in a pattern of horizontal stripes and textured wallpaper. Although in general this shade is more suitable for the fabric structure, it can be used in fabric suspended ceilings, bedspreads, pillows, rugs in a variety of bright patterns. In such interiors, furniture can be both elegant and ordinary, the main thing is that it should not be massive. You can complement the design by installing open shelves decorated with jewelry, oriental souvenirs, candles.
The gray-yellow hue suits people of the summer color type. Dull, intricate, it well sets off the appearance, and in combination with the coral gives the image a unique and special sophistication. Color can be used in both summer and winter clothes, so the texture of fabrics for it can be of different densities: light cotton, silk, angora, wool. In a gray-yellow outfit, you will radiate calm, it will allow you to quickly pull yourself together even in the event of severe excitement. Due to these qualities, clothes of this tone are perfect for both office work and leisure.
Sensual yellow orange
This is a shade of “summer” countries, the hot sun, ripe pulp of exotic fruits, warmed sand and turmeric - all that we miss so much on a snowy evening or a rainy morning. In this color, yellow dominates over orange, therefore, enthusiasm, fussiness, intuition and sociability dominate sexuality, the search for adventure and unwaveringness. Adding orange to yellow makes it more dreamy, open, tolerant. If you are attracted by such a shade, then most likely you are the soul of the company, a person easily making new acquaintances, a lover of pandering. In combination with cream, the yellow-orange tone becomes soft, muffled, but does not lose its sophistication; with olive - acquires saturation, attractiveness. Can also be combined with turquoise, pale pink, chestnut.
Yellow-orange is a very warm color, and light rooms do not need it, since they seem stuffy and hot in such tones. But for poorly lit and insufficiently warm rooms, a yellow-orange solution is ideal. You can decorate the wall with this color, and all eyes will be riveted to it, and to achieve greater expressiveness, you can hang a turquoise accessory on it. In this case, it would be good to cover the floor with an olive-colored mat , and paint the rest of the walls cream. You can furnish the room with a simple rectangular sofa and simple armchairs of a yellow-orange color, complementing them with turquoise pillows.
In clothes, such a tone is suitable for representatives of all color types, with the exception of the "summer" color type. This is a cheerful, frivolous shade, so it is not applicable in dresses for business meetings and office work. When traveling, on vacation, during the summer holidays - this is where it is needed. It is nice to have a sundress or swimsuit in yellow-orange color. Wearing clothes of such a tone on a date, you will be attractive, like an exotic fruit, but the relationship is likely to be fleeting. Hue is suitable for dense matte fabrics.
Universal pale yellow
This color is considered by many to be cold. Indeed, it can be seen at sunset or dawn in winter. Pale yellow is yellow, which is very diluted with white - the color of snow, cold. It is believed that such a shade means fraud, but not explicit, rude, but close to a mirage. The combination of a white tone, symbolizing women's care, memory, and yellow, as a symbol of intuition, joy, is interpreted as a memory of tender and kind motherly care - an illusion of security and tranquility is created, but these are only memories, deceit, a mirage. Nevertheless, the pale yellow hue carries positive emotions - is it unpleasant to recall maternal affection and childish carelessness? A combination of this tone with pale lilac creates a winter morning range - due to the pallor, the drama of combining the opposite colors is smoothed out, and harmony remains. In combination with an amethyst shade, pale yellow acquires brightness, but does not hurt the eyes.
In the interior, a combination of such colors can be seen in the creations of French designers. Luxury and rich colors are the hallmark of the fashion capital. In such tones, it is better to design cafes, clubs, parlor-type living rooms, where there are a lot of lights, often there are guests, music sounds, various events are held. The room should be as comfortable as possible: with soft chairs and sofas, paintings on the walls, coffee tables, luxury accessories. It is advisable to lay a carpet or carpet on the floor. If chairs, cabinets are needed, then they should be made of light wood, for example, maple. Such a room requires good lighting.
Pale yellow is a universal shade suitable for all skin color types. It is light and airy, close to the holiday, summer, but applicable to the office style in combination with strict tones. As for the use of a pale yellow tint in clothing for a business meeting, it can have the opposite effects: on the one hand, it will set the right mood and calm the partner, and on the other it may cause suspicion. This color is best used in soft, smooth and light tissues: chiffon, angora, silk, satin.
How to get yellow paint?
Any person who is engaged in drawing and is familiar with the rules of mixing paints knows that it is not possible to highlight yellow with other colors. Along with blue and red, this is one of the three main colors, by mixing which all the rest are obtained. Therefore, yellow paint can be made only on the basis of the base yellow pigment - natural or artificial. The first option includes, for example, plants such as bearberry, wormwood, waxwort, peanut, barberry and others, as well as mineral pigments. One of them is yellow ocher, which is a mixture of clay and iron oxide hydrate. It is used in all types of paints: oil, adhesive and others. People often ask: “What color is ocher?” You should know that the pigment can have shades from light yellow to dark yellow. To obtain yellow paint, other mineral pigments can be used: jarosite, goethite, auripigment, sulfite, light limonite.
Yellow colors in nature
- Xanthophyllum and orange carotenoids, contained in the grains of plants that birds eat, give the yolk yellowness.
- In autumn, yellow leaves are again due to xanthophyll, which participates along with green chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
- With hepatitis, a symptom such as jaundice develops, which is manifested by yellowing of the skin and eye proteins. This is due to the fact that the liver is unable to process bilirubin, as a result of which it accumulates in the blood.