Orange color

Explanation of orange color

Everything you need to know about orange color; How to mix, combine and choose the color shades that suit you, given the meanings and effects of different colors

Orange color is found between red and yellow in the visible light spectrum.

Wavelength: 585-620 nm
Frequency: 480-505 Terahertz

The complementary color to orange is The color blue By color wheel.

Meanings of orange color

Orange has many meanings, including affection, warmth, abundance and sensuality. Also amusement, creativity and enthusiasm.

Pigments of orange color

Cadmium orange. Pigment PO20.

Perinon orange. Pigment PO43.

Orange color in art - useful tips for painters

An orange shade can be obtained by a combination of red and yellow or by a color based on orange pigment. In order to create XNUMXD using the principles of light and shadow in painting an orange object, the object must be darkened with complementary blue shades.

Orange shades from the world of design and fashion and how to achieve them in art

Peach orange which is light orange with white and pink.
Color of salmon fish created by mixing orange with red and pink.

Famous works in which orange color stars

Van Gogh, 1888, "Willow Trees at Sunset", oil on canvas

 

Edvard Munch, 1910, "The Scream", Oil, tempera, pastel and crayon on cardboard

 

Claude Monet, 1908, "San Giorgio at Dusk", oil on canvas

 

Colors - explanation, meanings and tips:
red | yellow | blue | white | black | green | orange | pink | purple | Heat | gray | Gold | Of money | bronze

Did you like the article? Want to share with someone?

About Us

Our studio specializes in the fields of art, sculpture, painting and drawing for educational purposes, leisure, perception development and art therapy. We offer workshops, diverse art services and also provide equipment and materials for art and creation.

Interesting posts

Drawing in oil pastel

Drawing in oil pastel

Soft pastel oil colors and melt in different materials. Here is an explanation of oil pastel; Composition and features, how to use, emotional dimension, tips and painting techniques in oil pastel.

Read more >>
Sculpture of the human body

Sculpture of the human body

Human body sculpting is a popular subject in the field of art, both in its entirety and in parts; Hand sculpture, foot, female and male torso, body sculpture of woman, man and children.

Read more >>
Ceramic clay casting

Ceramic clay casting

The easiest way to duplicate a statue is with clay. Here are detailed step-by-step instructions for casting clay into a gypsum mold with an instructional video.

Read more >>