Unlock the Magic Color is a magical element that gives feeling and emotion to art and design. It is an elusive subject, and yet one that has been here since the world began. This book is designed to grab hold of color in all its glory, reveal its secrets, Color Bytes may sound like computer talk, which in a way it is; all the information is brought to you electronically. This art and text were generated by computers and the latest digital controls were applied for economy and accuracy. What is color? Is it art or science? Truly it is both. It works simultaneously on many levels and that is at the core of the mystery, for color is not a simple subject. In fact, it was the master artist Delacroix who saw no reason for studying color because he thought it was only of interest to artists and they already knew what it was. Now many people want to know about color and how to use it wisely. Even the best artists today would like to have a real structure similar to what exists in music; it is important not just to create colors but to convey them accurately to others in words, numbers, and appearance. How to choose colors? Every color can be beautiful, but beauty alone is not enough. What does the color say? Here is a familiar designer's palette with psychological profiles for each color. The masters learned how colors worked together from years and years of personal experience. Color Bytes gives simple guidelines for warm and cool combinations, complements, and multicolor harmony...not chaos. This book is about the process rainbow, similar to nature's own, which is about light. This story is about pigments, paints, inks, and other colorants, which are the ways most of us think about color. Color Bytes takes another giant step forward and addresses the subject in process terms. The language is familiar, the art fundamentals are ageless, this connection to CMYK is patented, and the colorimetric references are state of the art. This digital rainbow is a mystery no longer. In a simple visual manner, the magic is explained. Come explore, learn, and enjoy. In good condition - the 1st few pages are unglued from spine.