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WHAT IS COLOR?



Color is how we express ourselves. Ever heard the saying “seeing red” or “I was so mad I saw red”? That’s because we often associate the color red with Anger. We also think of it as Excitement, Youth, and Boldness. We do this with all the colors subconsciously.



I also learned that you can bring certain colors out by pairing them with other colors that either contrast, clash, or compliment each other. If you pair an orange background with a black silhouette, it really stands out!!


You can do all of this with Color and so much more!!

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