Colour Blue

The colour blue, with its profound depths and serene presence, has played a pivotal role in the narrative of applied and decorative arts over the centuries. In the realm of ceramics, the striking cobalt blue underglaze of Delftware revolutionized the industry, while indigo-dyed textiles have carried cultural significance and utilitarian purpose from Japanese kimonos to American denim. Blue’s versatility extends to glass art, where it can evoke the tranquility of the ocean or the mystery of the night sky, and has been masterfully manipulated in works ranging from Islamic mosaic tiles to contemporary sculptural pieces. In furniture design, blue has been a statement of both opulence and minimalism, gracing Victorian drawing rooms and modernist living spaces alike. This hue’s adaptability ensures its enduring status, not just as a colour but as a symbol of innovation and emotional resonance within the decorative arts.

An explosion of colours at the colour run

As a web designer, my aim in studying colours is to acquire the knowledge that will enable me to use and combine them to support the purposes of the website I am building. I may use understated, muted colours for quiet and subtle sites (Corporate Website).Read More →

YinMn - The New Blue

I am not a natural when it comes to being able to distinguish between different shades of the same colour. It has now just become more difficult to differentiate a new shade of blue has hit a market called YinMn. Researchers named the pigment YnMn after its three elements: Yittrium (Y), Indium (In) and Manganese (Mn).Read More →

Webb Corbett Glassware

Webb Corbett is a British glassware manufacturer, located in Stourbridge.Irene Stevens joined Webb Corbett as a designer in 1946. L. Green designed its 1958 Bouquet range of cut glass. David Marquess of Queensberry was retained as a consultant designer in the early 1960s.Read More →

violets colour swatch

The violets are one of the most recognisable flowers.  Even the scientific name of the principal type makes sense; it is Viola odorta, the sweet violet.  It is a native of Europe. Many hybrid forms exist with both single and double flowers.  Flower colours include white and shades of pink lavender, violet, purple and yellow.

I call this colour swatch Violet on wood.Read More →