Colors
plum
Question: What Color is Plum?
Named for the fruit, traditionally plum is an average of the purple and red colors of a plum.
Answer: On the red side of purple, the Web color plum is lighter than the traditional plum color derived from the plum fruit.
Plum is…
… a feminine color
… a romantic color
… a royal color
… a Springtime color
… an Easter color
Beige
Dependable and Flexible:
Beige is a chameleon, taking on some of the attributes of stronger warm or cool colors it accompanies. On its own, the color beige is a calm neutral background.
Nature of Beige:
Beige is a neutral color with a bit of the warmth of brown and the crisp, coolness of white. It is sometimes seen as dull and boring unless coupled with other colors. It can be a relaxing color for a room.
Culture of Beige:
Beige has traditionally been seen as a conservative, background color. In some cultures, beige garments might symbolize piety or simplicity. Traditional Saudi Arabia dress include a flowing floor-length outer cloak (bisht) made of wool or camel hair in black, beige, brown or cream tones.
Using Beige:
Use the color beige to provide a calm, relaxing background. Small doses of beige might be added to separate two dark colors to help each stand out.
Using Beige with Other Colors:
Beige can take on some of the attributes of yellow or pink when touched with those shades. Try purple and pink with beige for a conservative but feminine look. Beige with greens, browns, and orange can create an earthy palette. Black lends a touch of strength and sophistication to beige. A touch of beige warms up a palette of cool blues without overpowering them.
Beige Color Palettes:
These color palettes feature shades of brown, including beige combined with other neutrals as well as red, orange, green, and pink.
Beige Words:
These words are synonymous with beige or represent various shades of the color beige.
Buff, camel, oatmeal, tan, sand, biscuit, cream, ecru, mushroom.
White
Ultimate Light:
White is purity, cleanliness, and innocence. Like black, white goes well with almost any color.
Nature of White:
To the human eye, white is a brilliant color that can cause headaches for some. Too much bright white can be blinding.
Culture of White:
In most Western countries white is the color for brides. In the East, it’s the color for mourning and funerals. White is often associated with hospitals, especially doctors, nurses, and dentists. Some cultures viewed white as the color of royalty or of dieties. Angels are typically depicted as wearing white. In early Westerns the good guy wore white while the bad guy wore black.
