Color Palettes in Scribus (6b): Galaxy Emotional Color Tool™

The Galaxy Emotional Color Tool™ corresponds to the printed Galaxy Color Mix and Emotions tool on the Galaxy Color Map Pro and Galaxy Color Zil tools. The color combinations are based on research with regard to physiological reactions like pupil dilation or galvanomic skin resistance to color choices.

Instructions

  1. Change the default palette to “Galaxy Color Emotions” or import the palette into an existing file:

    Selecting the Galaxy Color Emotions palette

  2. Find your main color in either the right or left column in the table of color combinations below. The descriptions of “emotions”, “impressions” or “attitudes” under the color combinations can serve as a guide for appropriate use.
  3. Decide on the color volume. Dark tones “speak” loudly, midtones are conversational, light tones whisper.
  4. Choose one of the schemes below for complement and accent colors.
Tint variantion Two-color opposites Two-color complement



Two-color complement high Two-color complement low Two-color complement high



Three-color high Three-color low Four-color combination

Galaxy Emotional Color Table


Wild, passionate, explosive Clean, cold, intelligent, alpine



Lively, strength, caution Honest, serene, protection



Enlightened, mellow, prosper Compassion, soulful, luxury



Sun, joy, bliss Serious, quiet, introspective



Exciting, hungry, creative Self-respect, meditation



Inventive, humble, modest Royal, leader, majesty, rare



Simple, new, playful Elegant, complex, smooth



Childish, refreshing, raw Urban, impressive, worldly



Natural, healthy, growth Romance, flowery, sensitive



Restless, mature, awaken Power, action, glamorous



Renewal, wise, eternal Effective, cheerful, desire



Tribal, spiritual, intuitive Danger, exciting, fame, vital

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