A mix of red and yellow lights can convey energy and intensity clearly.Īs with any design element though, there is always an exception to the rule. Instead, experiment with the two feelings you want most to convey. A lot of times though, it just appears as white light near the stage with so many of the colors mixing. A mix of red, magenta, amber, and yellow could be used to try and communicate intensity, playfulness, energy, and warmth during a loud call to worship song. Using lots of colors seldom communicates any of the feeling you are trying to convey. However a lot of the time these collections of colors turn into visual noise. Occasionally, multiple colors can be impactful when used well and deliberately. Many people fall into the trap of using lots of colors at the same time when lighting an element during a service. I use two colors + white as my theoretical color limit per look. Trying to limit your colors within looks can give you a superb starting point. Using a small amount of white as an accent can also help you fabricate interest and energy in these areas. Many times, a pair of colors will work remarkably during most of a worship song, but lack enough energy during a build or chorus. Although this color combination is culturally acceptable at Christmas, it still makes me cringe on the inside.
A great example of an awful color combination is red and green. Some color combinations don’t work well, though. Red and amber, blue and teal, and magenta and purple are all great color combinations from similar hues. Or add purple to the red and get a more intense feel.Īdding similar shades normally works well. But if you add some magenta to the red, you will get a playful and energetic look. Color CombinationsĪ stage that is lit all red can look very oppressive. But combinations of color can further steer the environment. Our use of color in worship can cultivate a climate where people connect deeper with God.Ĭheck out this great list of some of the emotions that can be conveyed with color (awesome info from Camron Ware).Īs you can see, a single color can communicate a lot in your design. Warm colors (red, amber, yellow) can convey intimacy, warmth, energy… while cool colors (blue, green, purple) can convey darkness, growth, majesty… Even further than that, a saturated color can convey depth and intensity, while a pastel can convey gentleness and calmness. Color can be one of the most impacting attributes of lighting. Lighting can convey emotion, mood, setting, energy, and many other important elements during a church service. This article from Steven Hall is all about the way colors and color combinations affect our emotions and the environments we create in our church services. This post sponsored by -professional lighting for churches.