This document discusses and analyzes various color palettes used in magazine covers. It provides opinions on which color schemes are effective and which could be improved. Several favorites are mentioned, including a palette from Fader magazine using pastel shades and pops of color. Other effective palettes incorporate blues, greens, purples and pinks in varied tones. Some palettes are criticized for being too repetitive or for including colors that are too overpowering. The document explores how different color palettes can be used to represent various styles and genres of music.

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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