C O L O U R P A L E T T E S

COLOUR PALETTE I really like the colour palette used by Fader magazine in general as they tend to favour pastel shades with subtle pops of colour. This colour palette is one of my favourites as it has is so minimalistic and looks as though it is based on a dream with a soft blue shade, white and the pop of orange adding character to the cover and palette . The palette has an aesthetically pleasing look to it due to the fact no colours are over bearing or intimidation contradicting the audience Fader is made for. This colour palette is very fun, retro and edgy with the different shades of

pinks giving it that 80s girls magazine kind of appearance which I really like as it is something very different. I do like the way the pink has been incorporated in several different shades as I like how that look with certain music genres and I want to see a cover that offers something unique on the shelf rather than something that has been done serval times before therefore Clash magazine is one of my biggest inspirations. Having the pink title creates a statement without stating words due to the fact it instantly attaches the audiences eye.

Colour palette like this are my favourite types as is a pallet that when shown individual has shades that are made to work together and some that add questions as they aren’t though to complement each other however when put together on a page in a way that doesn’t highlight the difference it just looks like the perfect combination of pinks, greens and purples. I really like the fact the colour palette has a variety of different colours and tones combining pastel pinks with bold purples and I would like to recreate this type of pallet in mine. The colour palette links Colin Whelidon’s idea ‘editors and designers are the missing link between the ape world and man’ as it contradicts that using the greens being incorporated into the cover adding natural to a modern cover.

This colour pallet has taken a basic colour scheme and added a pop of colour though the title which I surprising quite like as I feel it is simple way of adding something more to the cover which is what I want to do in the respects that I would like to experiment with adding bright colours to my mast head in that may be different to what has been said before. However I don’t really like the way the yellow as it feel it is a little boring for the way they are trying to make it fun and fresh.

This colour pallet is one of the fader covers I am not a massive fan of due to the fact I feel the yellow is to full on for the cover and rather than giving it the retro feel it is abit of an eye sore therefore I feel that if I am going to use the Fader magazine and their colour scheme I am going to remember that sometimes the simple look can make it slightly boring or repetitive which is not what is wanted. However I really like the way her jumper and shoe colour matches the box that makes the F as it just looks really unique and visually pleasing.

The colour pallet on this billboard cover is very vibrant and colourful in a way that I quite like as it reflects the personality of the cover star(International pop star Rhianna) and shows that the magazine is fresh and different each time. I think each of the colours used on this magazine cover work really well together as they add bright colours in a way that complements the magazine rather than overpowering.

This colour pallet is very futuristic with the neon yellow and outstanding blue, pops of purple and a combination of red and green. I like how the billboard logo and brief text is the same yellow as the strike of yellow as it gives it modern look which I do quite like. The colour pallet screams a new age of colours and covers as the colours are breaking magazine conventions.

I don’t like this palette very much because in my opinion is it abit uneventful and repetitive which I am not a fan off as it seems as though it is lacking something. I do like the purple vampy colour tone used as it match my idea of cover star Lorde and her style and is a really nice colour to be used, however I don’t like who the red is really bright when it doesn’t really work at well. This colour palette connotes danger, rebellion, anger and depth because each one reds and blacks are deep tones that are shown as a warning.

I really enjoy this colour pallet as it is minimalistic with beautiful natural tones about match the cover person that’s why this type of colour scheme works so well. The pinks are accentuated and the blacks darkened which I really enjoy looking at as it seems so simply but effective. I do however feel Clash should have added a pop of colour in their mast head than making it white as it is difficult to read and would be a good opportunity to add some colour to the pallet. This colour pallet connote femininity and beauty with the pink tones and stylish that complement each other perfectly.

This is one of my favourite colour pallets from billboard as I like the simply off white background with the navy blue tones complementing the burgundy toned colour being shown though clothing and the billboard logo. I really take inspiration from this colour pallet in particular as it is something abit different that are usually forgotten about therefore I think I will definitely uses this colour pallet as a source of influence. The colour pallet complement each other as they are from similar colour spectrums therefore natural they work perfectly together.

This colour palette has a earthy cool tone appearance that looks calming and neutral however I feel that the colour scheme being combined to one cover could become too repetitive and boring to possible consumers therefore I wouldn’t use the colours in a continuous set, however it does have a simplistic overall look.

This colour palette has a orange undertone with sutal hints of pink that recreate the look of a sunset. I think that these types of colours would complement a white background as it would contrast between neutral tones and colours being used which I like the look off based on research I have seen in the past. However I don’t really feel it wouldn’t match the genre of music I want to represent through my magazine nor do I personally want all the orange tones placed on one page at one time.

This blue toned colour palette is one of my favourite ones to be used on magazines especially on the cover due to the fact it is deep and dark yet the grey adds dimension to it which incises me. These types of colours can be linked to the ocean and have a unique look when used therefore I may incorporate some blues and grey into my magazine cover, content or double page spread