The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition

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 wheelThe psychology of color, with a psychological and cultural analysis of each color of the rainbow30 curated color moods—from Playful to Nostalgic, Reliable to Transcendent—each paired with 36 Pantone color combinationsPersonal colors—what your color likes and dislikes say about your personalityColor 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.