Color Index, Revised Edition
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Jim Krause
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 9.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 362
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Color Index, Revised Edition
Color Index, Revised Edition is a practical digital color reference for graphic designers, artists, and anyone who selects color in creative work. This PDF edition provides instant download access to more than 1,000 color combinations and the formulas needed to reproduce them.
Created by Jim Krause, the book is organized into 11 chapters, from Basics and Active to Muted, Culture/Era, Natural, Accent, Logo Ideas, and Browser Safe. It also includes downloadable digital swatches and updated CMYK-to-RGB conversion formulas.
Book Overview
Color Index, Revised Edition by Jim Krause was published by HOW Books, an imprint of F+W Media, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The book is a visual reference designed for graphic designers, web designers, artists, photographers, interior designers, animators, packaging specialists, sign makers, and fabric designers.
Following the successful original edition, this revised release keeps the original color content and adds Adobe’s standard formulas for converting CMYK colors to RGB. Readers can download swatches to use with Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- More than 1,000 color combinations assembled from hundreds of hues
- Eleven chapters covering Basics, Active, Quiet, Progressive, Rich, Muted, Culture/Era, Natural, Accent, Logo Ideas, and Browser Safe palettes
- Updated CMYK-to-RGB conversion formulas based on Adobe standards
- Downloadable digital swatches for use in common design software
- Palettes for print, RGB, and web CMYK workflows
- Historical color combinations and sections on Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and master artists
Why This Book Matters
Color Index, Revised Edition has become a widely used creativity tool for professionals and students. Since its initial publication, the original English version has been translated into four additional languages, showing its practical value across design communities.
The book goes beyond simple color samples. It gives readers ready-to-use combinations, thoughtful chapter structure, and digital swatches that save time in real projects.
Book Details
| Author | Jim Krause |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HOW Books |
| Imprint | F+W Media, Inc. |
| Publication Place | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Publication Year | 2010 |
| Edition | Revised Edition |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4403-0262-6 |
| LCCN | 2009043000 |
| LC Classification | NC997.K732 2010 |
| Dewey Decimal | 701′.85 |
| Pages | 362 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 9.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Downloadable Swatches | Included |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access after purchase and can begin reading immediately.
The PDF works on desktop computers, tablets, smartphones, and compatible e-readers through PDF readers and appropriate Kindle apps. You can use the table of contents and search to move through chapters and palettes quickly.
FAQ
Will I receive a physical book?
No. This is a digital download, and no physical item will be shipped.
How quickly can I access the book?
You get instant access after purchase through your download link or account library.
What devices are supported?
The PDF can be opened with PDF reader apps and compatible Kindle apps on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Add Color Index, Revised Edition to your collection and keep a dependable color reference on hand for your next creative project.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | Color Index, Revised Edition |
|---|---|
| File Size (Bytes) | 9915030 |
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