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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