The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations
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Leslie Cabarga
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 6.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 155
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The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations
The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations by Leslie Cabarga is a practical digital reference for artists and designers. This PDF edition offers instant download access to more than 500 historic and modern color formulas in CMYK. Explore palettes from the Victorian era to Rave Color without waiting for physical shipping.
Written and designed by Leslie Cabarga, with color layouts by Leslie Cabarga and Rose Bevans, the book organizes color schemes by period and style. It emphasizes personal taste, intuition, and spatial arrangement alongside traditional color theory.
Book Overview
The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations is a comprehensive visual resource for anyone working with color. It covers Victorian Color, Art Deco Color, Atomic Age Color, Far Out Sixties Color, Current Color, Limited Color, Bad Color, Earth Color, and Rave Color.
Each section presents historical and modern color formulas in CMYK, making the palettes ready for print and digital design projects. The intended audience includes illustrators, graphic designers, art directors, and students of color theory.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- More than 500 historic and modern color formulas in CMYK
- Color schemes organized by era, including Victorian, Art Deco, Atomic Age, and Far Out Sixties
- Examples of limited, bad, earth, and rave color palettes
- Practical guidance on extrapolating color schemes from existing designs
- Insights into the emotional and subconscious effects of color
- Color layouts by Leslie Cabarga and Rose Bevans
Why This Book Matters
Color is central to visual communication, and this book offers a personal, intuitive approach to combining colors. It values instinct and real-world examples over rigid formulas, helping readers trust their own color judgment.
Since its first publication in 1999, it has remained a useful reference for designers seeking fresh palette ideas. The CMYK-based color formulas make it especially relevant for print and digital production.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 6.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 155 |
| Print Length | 152 pages |
| Author | Leslie Cabarga |
| Publisher | North Light Books, an imprint of F&W; Publications, Inc. |
| Publisher (Kindle) | Adams Media |
| Publication Date | March 15, 1999 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN-10 | 0-89134-857-3 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-89134-857-3 |
| ISBN-13 (Kindle) | 978-1440319464 |
| ASIN | B005DIAT2S |
| File Size (Kindle) | 18.7 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced Typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 (65 ratings) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #794,025 in Kindle Store |
| Color Formulas | 500+ Historic and Modern Color Formulas in CMYK |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF file, which can be opened on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices with a PDF reader or suitable reading app.
The Kindle edition enhances readability on Kindle apps with features like Page Flip and Word Wise support. Your download works with appropriate reading software and is available immediately after purchase.
FAQ
How soon will I receive the digital book?
Access is provided immediately after purchase, so you can download The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations without waiting for shipping.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF download. No physical book will be shipped.
What devices can I use to read it?
The PDF can be opened on desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones using standard PDF readers or Kindle apps.
Download The Designer’s Guide to Color Combinations today and add a practical color reference to your digital design library.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Title | The Designer's Guide to Color Combinations |
|---|---|
| File Size (Bytes) | 6789163 |
| Publisher | North Light Books, an imprint of F&W Publications, Inc. |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 (65) |
| Editor | Lynn Haller |
| Library of Congress Classification | NK1548.C23 1999 |
| LC Control Number | 98-33482 |
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