WHAT IS THE COLOUR ORANGE

All about Colour Orange he colour orange takes its name from the orange fruit. On the spectrum of light, and in the traditional colour wheel used by painters, it is located between red and yellow. In Europe and America, orange is commonly associated with amusement, the unconventional, extroverts, fire, danger, taste and aroma, the autumn season, and Protestantism. In Asia, it is an important symbolic colour of Buddhism and Hinduism. T The colour orange is named after the appearance of the ripe orange fruit. The word comes from the Old French orenge, from the old term for the fruit, pomme d'orenge. That name comes from the Arabic naranj, through the Persian naranj, derived from the Sanskrit naranga.Before this word was introduced to the Englishspeaking world, the colour was referred to as ġeolurēad (yellow-red).The first recorded use of orange as a colour name in English was in 1512, in a will now filed with the Public Record Office. Source: Google.com A Glimpse of History and Art…. Before the late 15th century, the colour orange existed in Europe, but without the name; it was simply called yellow-red. In the 18th century, orange was sometimes used to depict the robes of Pomona, the goddess of fruitful abundance. In the 20th and 21st centuries, the colour orange had highly varied associations. The high visibility of orange made it a popular colour for certain kinds of clothing and equipment. During the Second World War, U.S. Navy pilots in the Pacific began to wear orange inflatable life jackets, which could be spotted by search and rescue planes. After the war, these jackets became common on both civilian and naval vessels of all sizes, and on aircraft that flew over water. Orange was also widely worn by workers on highways and by cyclists to avoid being hit by cars, and for the flights suits of the crews of the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. Page 1|9 All about Colour Orange SHADES OF ORANGE… In optics, orange has a wavelength between approximately 585–620 nm and a hue of 30°in HSV color space. In the RGB color space it is a tertiary color numerically halfway between gammacompressed red and yellow, as can be seen in the RGB color wheel. The complementary color of orange isazure. Orange pigments are largely in the ochre or cadmium families, and absorb mostly blue light. Source: en.wikipedia.org Varieties of the color orange may differ in hue, chroma (also called saturation, intensity, or colorfulness) or lightness (or value, tone, or brightness), or in two or three of these qualities. Variations in value are also called tints and shades, a tint being an orange or other hue mixed with white, a shade being mixed with black. Orange pigments are largely in the ochre or cadmium families. Some Variations and their effects: Peach: Peach encourages great communication and conversation. It inspires good manners and puts people at ease. It has all the attributes of orange but in a much softer, gentler and more cautious form. Golden Orange: This version of orange encourages vitality and self-control. Amber: Amber helps to inspire greater confidence and better self esteem. It can promote a degree of arrogance. Burnt Orange: This color emits a negative vibration indicating pride, tension and aggressive self-assertion. Dark Orange: Dark orange indicates over-confidence and over-ambition. It tries too hard to prove its worth and to boost its self-esteem, but when it fails, which is often, it develops a chip on its shoulder. It is the color of the opportunist, taking selfish advantage of every situation. Other variations are: Papaya Whip Peach Apricot Melon Atomic Tangerine Tea Rose Carrot Orange Orange Peel Princeton Orange Spanish Orange Tangerine Pumpkin Vermilion Tomato Bittersweet Persimmon Persion Orange Brown Burnt Orange Alloy Orange Page 2|9 All about Colour Orange The color of adventure and social communication!! The color orange radiates warmth and happiness, combining the physical energy and stimulation of red with the cheerfulness of yellow. Orange relates to 'gut reaction' or our gut instincts, as opposed to the physical reaction of red or the mental reaction of yellow. Orange offers emotional strength in difficult times. It helps us to bounce back from disappointments and despair, assisting in recovery from grief. Orange aids in the assimilation of new ideas and frees the spirit of its Source: en.wikipedia.org limitations, giving us the freedom to be ourselves. It encourages self-respect and respect. Orange is probably the most rejected and under-used color of our time. However, young people do respond well to it as it has a degree of youthful impulsiveness to it. Orange Represents Social Adventure and risk Friendship: Group communication: Orang Divorce: The optimism taking: Orange socializing, parties, the e stimulates two-way of the color orange helps promotes physical community - wherever conversation between people move on - it is confidence and people get together to people - in a dining room forward thinking and enthusiasm - sportsmen have fun and socialize when entertaining it outward thinking. orange is a good choice. stimulates conversation and adventure-seekers relate well to orange. as well as appetite. WHAT DOES ORANGE BRING OUT IN US? The color psychology of orange is optimistic and uplifting, rejuvenating our spirit. In fact orange is so optimistic that we should find ways to use it in our everyday life, even if it is just an orange colored pen. Orange brings spontaneity and a positive outlook on life and is a great color to use during tough economic times, keeping us motivated and helping us to look on the bright side of life. With its enthusiasm for life, the color orange relates to adventure and risk-taking, inspiring physical confidence, competition and independence. In relation to the meaning of colors, orange is extroverted and uninhibited, often encouraging exhibitionism or, at the very least, showing-off! Page 3|9 All about Colour Orange How does Orange affect our Appetite? At the same time, orange is also stimulating to the appetite. If you love having people around the kitchen table, orange will keep them talking and eating for a long time. Many restaurants use pastel versions of orange, such as apricot or peach or deeper versions such as terracotta, for their décor as they are more subtle than red, yet still increase the appetite and promote conversation and social interaction, which in turn encourages patrons to have a good time and to eat and drink more. The color orange is obviously the worst color to have in the kitchen if you are trying to lose weight! you may not exhibit all the character traits for a While personality color orange as listed below, if orange is your favorite color you will find yourself somewhere in the description. You may also find you exhibit some of the negative traits, particularly when you are stressed.          Having a personality color orange means you are warm, optimistic, extroverted and often flamboyant. You are friendly, good-natured and a generally agreeable person. Source: Google.com You are assertive and determined rather than aggressive - having a personality color orange means you are more light-hearted and less intense than those who love red. You thrive on human social contact and social gatherings, bringing all types together. As a personality color orange you enjoy partying and socializing and planning all types of social events - orange people are the life of the party, the uninhibited performer! You are often the loud talker in a group. While you are charming and sociable you do tend to be a show-off. You get great satisfaction from helping others and they find you inspiring with your vitality and positive energy. You are tolerant and accepting of others just the way they are. You are a people person, motivated by what others may or may not think and always trying to keep up with the Jones'. You need people around you - being alone for too long makes you depressed and you then allow negativity to engulf you. You are a free spirit who doesn't like to be tied down - you are not always loyal in your relationships and find it difficult to commit. Page 4|9 All about Colour Orange       You live your life based on your 'gut reactions'. You are an adventurer - you love the outdoor life, camping, climbing mountains and indulging in adventurous sports such as sky diving and hang gliding. You are the daredevil, always looking towards your next challenge, your next great adventure. You may be an unkind practical joker. When operating from a negative perspective, a personality color orange can become aloof, egotistical, self-centered and uncaring. Patience is not one of your virtues and you can be quite forceful and domineering over others when under stress. Lovers of orange like to take risks in many areas of their life, particularly in the physical areas. They prefer to explore their outer world rather than their inner world. Your Deepest Need Your deepest need is to be with people, to socialize with them, and be accepted and respected as part of a group. You also have a need for regular challenges in your life, whether it is physical or social challenges. Source: Google.com What if you You don't flamboyance showing off. DISLIKE orange? like and Page 5|9 All about Colour Orange DID YOU KNOW? The color orange creates a lot of controversy; it evokes strong emotion and is a color that people seem to either love or hate. Color experts agree that orange radiates warmth and energy, and it’s also is the color of our sacral chakra, which stimulates our sexuality and emotions. Here are some more interesting facts about the color orange: Physically, the color orange stimulates activity, appetite and our ability to socialize. Source: Google.com Orange is a color that really stands out, even at a distance, and invites attention. The word orange comes from the Sanskrit word naranga. In the early Christian church, orange was a symbol of glory and fruits of the earth. It was also called the wisdom ray. In the practice of Feng Shui, colors hold great significance, and orange represents fire. Orange helps us focus our powers of concentration, and it’s also the color that’s credited with assisting us in organizing our thoughts and our things. During the Elizabethan Era in English history, only nobility were allowed to wear orange clothing. Biblically, the color orange can mean courage or strength, and is often associated with saints. An orange vehicle says you are fun loving and trendy. Frank Sinatra once said, “Orange is the happiest of colors.” Orange gem stone properties Orange gemstones contain some of the fiery energies of red, but are gentler with a more creative spirit. They are used to promote personal power and are useful for people who could use more self-esteem. Carry or place orange gemstones around your home or office to stimulate creativity, mental quickness, and ability to adjust to changes. Wearing Orange Wearing orange during times of stress, or shock can help to balance your emotions. It can bring about the willingness to embrace new ideas with enjoyment and a sense of exploration and creative play. Orange is the new black. Page 6|9 All about Colour Orange Orange colour used in Feng Shui? Colour orange is often called the "social" color, as it creates the feng shui energy to promote lively conversations and good times in your home. In the winter it reminds us of summertime dreams and adventures; it also resembles the cheerful flickering of deep and vibrant orange in the log fires. And, of course, the beauty of orange in all its splendour is manifested in the autumn, and you can borrow from nature's warming colour palette to warm up your own home. Source: wikipedia.com For fashion fiends who must have the latest, orange is a way of tapping into the in-vogue look of the 1970s, you’ll find plenty of it in vintage shops and at car boot sales, particularly in kitchen accessories, tablewares, vases and fabrics. But if you want something new, small kitchen appliances like kettles, toasters, blenders and mixers are now widely available in orange. So too are tablewares and orange tinted drinking glasses, though you might want to dilute these with white linens or intersperse them with white wares. Orange is a visually challenging colour to have in your home, so think before you get happy with the paint brush, and consider which particular orange is right for your space. In bedrooms, opt for a pale tint like peach, apricot or warm pumpkin as deep orange hues have an association with stimulation which is not what you want in your place of rest. In deeper and brighter hues, orange is a fun and lively option for kitchen and living area walls. It also works in dining rooms where it’s said to stimulate the appetite, but do resist giving the orange treatment to an entire room unless you are an extraordinarily confident decorator and have a stock of white and minimally chic furniture and accessories with Source: wikipedia.com which to cool it all down. Orange was a popular colour in bathroom suites of the 1970s, but went spectacularly out of fashion as did the equally popular avocado. Hard to fathom that orange is making a comeback, but at the rate interior styles change, you need a timeless suite you won’t be tempted to rip out at significant expense, which is probably why white came back in fashion. On bathroom walls, orange can bring warmth and life to this typically chilly room and will off-set your sparkling white suite. But, if you want to use a deeper orange, make sure you keep one or two of the four walls white, and avoid orange on walls behind and opposite the mirror as your complexion may take on the sun-bed look. Page 7|9 All about Colour Orange Orange is the new Black!!! Eyes have been watering since colour supremo Pantone declared orange to be the colour of the year in 2012. While we were still adjusting to the near-demise of neutrals, and squinting at the arrival of vibrant indigo and acid green, orange seemed to push us a bit too far. Here we’re not talking about an orange that re-introduced the earthy terracotta tones of the ‘90s, bringing warmth to rooms dulled by cool northern light, but the orange of iced-lollies and tangerines. Now we’re heading into the season of mists and mellow Source: Vogue.in fruitfulness which has endorsed orange as its signature colour thanks to our American cousins’ approach to celebrating autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving. It might seem a little early to get into the subject, but even now there’s a bite in the air after dark and it won’t be long before we’ll swop barbecues for pumpkin pie to comfort us through chillier days. It was a hot color on the Spring runways and Sephora is coming out with a line of cosmetics for just this one color. According to Pantone, we are all going to be seeing a lot of this spunky color in 2012. Christina Binkley has details on Lunch Break.Sephora is about to bring out a limited-edition spring cosmetics line with orange eye makeup—including orange false eyelashes made from feathers. The renaissance of orange extends to many facets of design: The Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah, recently installed a luxury ski lift called the Bubble Express—with heated chairs in eyepopping orange. Source: Vogue.in Linda Warren, chief marketing officer for Talisker Mountain Inc., which owns Canyons, says the color was chosen in part because it has "happy connotations." Paint and chemical manufacturer Akzo Nobel NV chose a juicy red called "terra cotta rose" as its "Color of the Year" at a gathering in September. The company says it's a "powerful mood modifier, reflecting passion, power and festivity." Akzo Nobel's color experts say the shade reflects that the world is "progressing into something more confident and robust" as we head into 2012.Cheery. Festive. These colorists are focusing on orange—and similarly bright colors such as pink and chartreuse—for qualities seen as antidotes to economic woes and a general climate of worry.This renaissance for orange has been a long time coming. The color was popular in the 1920s, and again in the 1960s, with a lesser renaissance in the '80s. Page 8|9 All about Colour Orange "Orange is red brought nearer to humanity by yellow”- Wassily Kandinsky While red is associated with fiery heat, orange is associated with the benign warmth of the sun. A dynamic color to be sure, orange offers a more thoughtful control than explosive red. Curiosity is a driving characteristic of orange, and with it comes exploration of new things.Love it or hate it, fiery orange is one of the hottest colors for the coming year. So shield your eyes and get ready for flaming orange dishware, furniture, overcoats, dresses, shoes, handbags and even eyeliner. Orange, a close relative of red, sparks more controversy than any other hue. There is usually strong positive or negative association to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger “love it” or “hate it” response than other colors. Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy. Interestingly, some tones of orange, such as terra cotta, peach, and rust have very broad appeal.Orange is the only color of the spectrum whose name was taken from an object, the popular fruit - the orange. In nature it’s the color of vivid sunsets, fire, vegetables, flowers, fish, and many citrus fruits. In our contemporary world, orange is the color of marmalade, Halloween, traffic cones, life rafts, cheetos, and Halloween. Global Meanings of Orange       Orange's global similarities are significant: Orange evokes the taste of healthy fruits, bursting with juice. Orange is associated with vitamin C and good health. Orange is symbolic of autumn. Children all over the world are drawn to orange. Orange is the color of life rafts, hazard cones, and high visibility police vests. Unique Meanings of Orange in Different Cultures      Orange is both the name and emblematic color of the royal family. Orange is the color of prison uniforms in the U.S. Orange (saffron) is a sacred and auspicious color in Hinduism. The middle traffic light is orange in France. In the U.K., orange stands for the Northern Irish Protestants and has very strong religious and political significance. “Orange is the happiest colour.” –Frank Sinatra Page 9|9