Colours at Bene
Colour is information and emotion, a prime example of communication without words. Colour can manipulate and conscientiously generate certain moods. Even if everybody reacts differently to colours, there are fundamental associations which can largely be communicated to most people.WHITE / CANVAS / GLOSSY CREAM / GLOSSY WHITE
Physically, white is the sum of all colours. White does not have any negative connotations – it is the most complete of all colours. White is a neutral colour which also makes a good contrast for vigorous colours. It is therefore commonly used as both a main colour and a contrast colour. There are any number of white shades, such as cream white (canvas) which is slightly subdued. White colour areas help the eye to view a room or object in its pure form. White creates room and size, brightens up, allows room to breath and lends a certain exclusivity and drama, especially in combination with gloss.
CLAY
The Bene colour clay may well be an accent colour for technical application, but it is a neutral primary colour. The hue lies between grey and brown, is pleasantly neutral and is warmer than the grey tones.
PLATINUM / ALUMINIUM / SLATE
Grey is the colour without character, something not as negative as it perhaps sounds, given that grey is a perfect base colour, a catalyst that creates the perfect setting for its surroundings. Grey is very popular in architecture and interior design, in fashion and in the consumer goods industry. Grey is a very elegant and excellently combinable base colour, especially in a silver or aluminium look. Light grey tones are perfectly suited for worktops. They do not reflect light as strongly as pure white, but are bright and neutral nevertheless.
Grey makes surrounding colours accents, enhances the contrast and polarises perception. Further, it becomes an assisting tool for every dimension of interior design.
BASALT / GLOSSY BLACK
Black is not actually a colour – it is the absence of colour. Bene basalt is rather a soft and warm black. Glossy black is a vigorous, hard black tone.
Black, more than any other colour, suggests opulence and exclusivity – the reason it is a popular colour for luxury goods. Black is associated with weight and solidity because the colour has a strong optical presence.
Black is the favourite colour of designers – the colour takes a backseat and the form or function steps to the fore. When combined with a glossy surface, black becomes even more opulent with a valuable effect – the surface per se becomes the contrast.
CARMINE RED / RUST / GLOSSY RUBY
Red is stimulating and a colour loaded with energy. It is passionate and provocative. When red is darkened to rust or ruby, it takes on subtle elegance, especially in combination with gloss. Lighter red, like our carmine red, appears youthful, fresh and animated. The fact that red is a striking colour means particular care is needed for use.
ORANGE
Orange generally conveys a sense of warmth. It appears extraverted, playful and calls for attention. The passion of red is also part of the conspicuous and spirited character of this colour, balanced by the cheerful nature of yellow. Orange is a combination of light and warmth and hence contributes to a pleasant room ambiance. Bright orange tones are friendly and comforting.
LEMON
Yellow is a bright, joyous colour which can represent many feelings. Bright yellow tones are frequently associated with vitality and happiness.
Yellow has a strong sense of communicating signals and should be used sparingly in the office.
APPLE GREEN / GREEN
Green is synonymous with well-being, nature and the environment and brings green meadows and woods to mind. It is the colour of spring and hence also a symbol for health, life and rejuvenation. The associations with nature make green a peaceful, soothing colour which conveys harmony and stability. Bright green tones have a refreshing and animating effect.
ICE BLUE / OCEAN
Blue is a colour which is synonymous with the secrets and the power of nature; it is the colour of the seas and the sky. Expressions such as vitality and regeneration are associated with blue through the implication of water. The colour has a relaxing and soothing effect. Blue is generally perceived as being cool and cleansing.
Darker blue tones, such as our ocean, convey conservative values like stability and security and inspire confidence. Lighter blue tones, such as our ice-blue, appear youthful and mellow.
