Superhero costume design:secondary color

Superhero costume design:secondary color

In the last article, we talked about the primary colors and how they’re used in the creation of iconic hero’s costumes (if you didn’t read the last article, I suggest you click here and then return here to continue your journey in costume design). In this article, we’ll learn more about the effect of secondary color in costume design.

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Green

In heroes, the presence of green is related to nature; normally, this color represents secondary heroes. Even though sometimes we have villains all green with power that are usually related to nature, an example of that is poison ivy.

Green is a secondary color usually used in villains or heroes' costumes realted with natural powers

Purple and green

Villain designs usually use a combination of these secondary colors. When drawers use these colors, they are trying to fuse the creativity of purple with the natural growth connection of green.

Purple and orange

Even purple and orange are popular combinations of hues. In this case, the creativity of purple is fused with the energy of orange (as we said here).

The most iconic example of this silly and joyful power is the Joker. This villain possesses every secondary color (purple, orange, and green), making him one of the most powerful and enduring villains.

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Blue and purple

Blue and purple is maybe the strangest combination: it takes a primary and a secondary color and fuses them together. I suggest you read the article about blue by clicking here because the symbols used are explained better. In fact, the wisdom of blue is connected with the nobility of purple, creating an apathetic villain. An example of this design is Galactsu, the Devouver of the World.

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Yellow and green

Even this combination uses a primary and secondary color. In this case, the mix suggests powers that derive from nature or mystical sources. Examples of this design are Loki, the god of illusion, or Electro.

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