Farbwirkung

colour effect; visual impact of colour

noun FARB-vir-kung Rare

Usage Note

Farbwirkung describes the psychological and visual effect of colours on the viewer, a key concept in both fine art and design. Eine beruhigende Farbwirkung (calming colour effect) is sought in interior design; expressive Farbwirkung in expressionist painting.

Examples

"Die starke Farbwirkung des Gemäldes ließ die Betrachter zunächst innehalten."

Natural Translation

The powerful colour effect of the painting made viewers pause at first.

Literal Translation

The strong colour-effect of-the painting let the viewers at-first pause.

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