By the use of contrast of hue, value or intensity

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND APPLICATION
Lesson 6:Principles of DesignProportion, Harmony and Emphasis

By the use of contrast of hue, value or intensity

The eye is quickly attracted by strong contrast of light and dark or by contrasting colour (Fig.6.1). One of the most striking means of calling attention to anything is to place it against a background with which it contrasts. The arrangement that shows equal amounts of light and dark would be as confusing as two equal centers of interest.

Fig.6.1. Coloured
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