The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition - by Leatrice Eiseman (Paperback)

About the Book

The only color guide a designer will ever need; The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition has been completely updated with Pantone colors and new text.

Book Synopsis

The bestselling color reference guide--updated from cover to cover by color expert Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Color is the single most important design element in creating mood and style. It influences our feelings, our well-being, and our perceptions. It's the visual cue that engages us, draws us in, and connects us to our environment and the things we love. The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition, is your comprehensive guide to harnessing this extraordinary power. Inside, Eiseman covers every aspect of color:

• The foundations of color theory, including the biology of seeing color, basic terminology like hue and saturation, color harmony, color temperature, and the color wheel
• The psychology of color, with a psychological and cultural analysis of each color of the rainbow
• 30 curated color moods--from Playful to Nostalgic, Reliable to Transcendent--each paired with 36 Pantone color combinations
• Personal colors--what your color likes and dislikes say about your personality
• Color trends and forecasting, their commercial origins, and how and where trend information is gathered

Whether you're seeking color inspiration for your next design, art, or craft project, looking to evoke specific moods through color, or simply curious about its possibilities, The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition is the definitive guide.

About the Author

Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman is an author, educator, speaker, color consultant, and forecaster. She is the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute as well as the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training. Her color expertise and concepts have been utilized across many fields of interest, including fashion, beauty, graphics, product, and interior design. Her academic background includes design, color theory, and a degree in psychology from Antioch University, plus advanced studies and counseling specialist certification from UCLA. Lee's professional background makes for a unique and informed perspective, integrating both the aesthetics and emotions involving color.