Lava Red
#DE2201
RGB : 222.34.1

Sky Blue
#8ECDCF
RGB : 142.205.207

Lexi
Dysart's
Personal
Color
Palette

These are a few of my favorite things...

Thoughts...

First up...

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Last...

THE PENTAGON METHOD

Moss
#7D7D31
RGB : 125.125.49

Heavy Green
#445D41
RGB : 68.93.65

Moss
#7D7D31
RGB : 125.125.49

My approach in creating this palette was simple, I sought to create a collection of colors that represent me.

Starting from the top, Lava Red, or a bright orange-y red, has been calling my name for years. My phone case, my backpack, my clothes, I have felt really drawn to this color for some reason and I can't get enough. For me this color represents being bold and living with confidence.

Next this moss green is so fun . Moss is a beautiful natural material and it brings on a calm feeling for me. It also reminds me of a 70s shag rug and brings a mid-century nostalgia that I love.

I chose to pair the red and green because i love this complimentary combination and while many would say it belongs to Christmas, I say it belongs to anything!

Continuing on I went with some favorite pastels that I am consistently drawn to. Pastels evoke a calm but whimsical feeling that I personally love, and I love the way they interact with the deeper and brighter green and red.

Lastly, cream is a neutral base that I prefer over white. It adds a warmth and grounded feeling to any colors it is paired with. And finally for background I chose a Charcoal Grey (#2b2b2b) to create contrast, and similar to the cream I prefer the softness of the grey over a harsh black.

I recently stumbled upon a graphic design creator online who advertised the success of the pentagon method when creating color palettes. The method is simple, starting with one select color as the first point, four additional points are created around it to form the shape of a pentagon on the RGB color wheel. This magically creates a cohesive and exciting color palette, so I was eager to give it a try with some of my colors.

I really had to trust the process with this one. Initially the color palette felt very disjointed and I didn't see how it would look good. However once I saw the colors in a design (a feature found at coolers.co) my opinion completely changed. I ended up loving this palette. It feels exciting and surprising, yet still cohesive.

I really enjoyed creating palettes using the pentagon method and would use it again. It is an easy way to make sure you are including various hues, shades, and and color saturation in your palette. I really enjoyed the tool from coolers.co that helps visualize your colors within an actual design. This made it very clear how the colors would interact and work together. The Forest Rain Palette was particularly surprising to me and I absolutely never would have chosen those colors to go together. This is such a good example of how understanding color theory can broaden your scope when it comes to design. This assignment is leaving me with a whole new excitement for color and I am excited to continue exploring using different methods like the pentagon method to expand my visual taste.

Iceberg
#DCF6E2
RGB : 220.246.226

March Hare Orange
#FF7411
RGB : 255.116.17

Thistle
#C5BED3
RGB : 197.190.211

Forest Rain
#1F6D5B
RGB : 31.109.91

Marigold Lime
#EEEE5E
RGB : 238.238.94

Fuchsia Blush
#E27EC0
RGB : 226.126.192

Marigold Lime
#EEEE5E
RGB : 238.238.94

Cream
#FFF5DA
RGB : 255.245.218

Indian Teal
#3B586C
RGB : 59.88.108

Cream
#FFF5DA
RGB : 255.245.218