The Great Color Debate: What Color Do You See?

The Great Color Debate!

Recently a friend sent me this photo and asked, “What color is this house?”

An instant trap.

My color theory brain immediately went into undertones, and highlights and the inaccuracies of color through photos and phone / computer screens. I knew my friend was looking for a simple “blue or purple” answer, so I gave him one.

Then…I spiraled. I created a poll and sent it out to several of my friends. It generated more questions than answers and resulted in a fun debate for my morning.

In the end, one color won over the other (even if I don’t totally agree, I would like to see this building in person!)

This is a great example of how color is subjective, and how 20 people can look at the same color and see something different. This is what keeps my job interesting, and at times frustrating. I typically fall to the client on these matters, as they are the ones that have to live with it, and their perception may not be mine, and that is the beauty of color.

So, what color do you see?