Style Exploration and Refinement
In this post, I’ll elaborate on the color dimensions discussed in Part 1 of this color series, but first, let’s address the purpose of this entire endeavor. What is the Purpose of Any Seasonal Color System? The “best” colors are the ones that harmonize and enhance whatever subject they surround- whether it be a person,…
If you are interested in exploring or utilizing the wonderful 12 Season Color System but feel overwhelmed with the terminology, this post is for you! I’ll explain the underlying theory and color dimensions in a way that is relevant to the 12 Seasonal Color system so that you can familiarize yourself with these very important…
The True Summer Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Summer (also known as Cool Summer) is a season dominated by coolness, and softness or muted-ness. (Cool and Soft). True Summer falls between Light Summer (Light and Cool) and Soft Summer (Soft and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with lower chroma…
The Light Summer Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Light Summer is a season dominated by lightness, coolness, and a bit of softness. (Light and Cool). Light Summer falls between Light Spring (Light and Warm) and True Summer (Cool and Soft). The palette focuses on colors with relatively moderate chroma (in between…
The Light Spring Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Light Spring is a season dominated by lightness, brightness, and warmth. (Light and Warm). Light Spring falls between True Spring (Warm and Bright) and Light Summer (Light and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with relatively high chroma (far from very muted), a…
The Kibbe Natural Family In the Kibbe system, the Natural family is dominated by the Softened Yang. To illustrate Softened Yang more clearly, first take a look at Pure Yang. Pure Yang is sharper, more narrow, sleek, and columnar. Imagine taking the sharp corners of Pure Yang and stretching them out both sideways and upwards….
The True Spring Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Spring (or Warm Spring) is a season dominated by warmth, clarity, and brightness. (Warm and Bright). True Spring falls between Bright Spring (Bright and Warm) and Light Spring (Light and Warm). The palette focuses on colors with high chroma (far from very…
The Bright Spring Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Bright Spring (or Clear Spring) is a season dominated by brightness and clarity, high contrast, and warmth (Bright and Warm). Bright Spring falls between Bright Winter (Bright and Cool) and True Spring (Warm and Bright). The palette focuses on colors with high chroma…
The Bright Winter Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, Bright Winter (or Clear Winter) is a season dominated by vivid brightness and clarity, high contrast, and coolness (Bright and Cool). Bright Winter falls between True Winter (Cool and Dark) and Bright Spring (Bright and Warm). The palette focuses on colors with high…
The True Winter Seasonal Color Palette In the 12 Seasonal Color System, True Winter (or Cool Winter) is a season dominated by crystalline contrast, darkness, and coolness (Cool and Dark).True Winter falls between Dark Winter (Dark and Cool) and Bright Winter (Bright and Cool). The palette focuses on colors with darker value, high chroma (far…