Simultaneous Contrast and Ground Subtraction:
Making one color appear like two
Making one color appear like two
Objective
Using your knowledge of color interactions, make one color appear like two different colors by altering their surroundings.
Instructions
The following instructions apply to all four parts of this exercise.
1. Mix a color and paint two separate shapes with that same color. Remember that complex colors are more likely to be affected by placement because they contain more elements that can interact with their neighboring colors.
2. Being mindful of simultaneous contrast and ground subtraction, mix two appropriate ground colors so that the color you painted in step one appears like two different ones when surrounded by each.
3. Repeat the exercise until you are satisfied with the result.
Part I
Alter only the value of an achromatic gray
Part II
Repeat the value adjustment in full color
Part III
Achieve a shift in hue but not value
Part IV
Achieve a shift in both hue and value
