Research on the difference of architecture color harmony and color preference between observers with and without professional background
Colors play a significant role in Architectural Design. The quality of architectural environment is determined by color combinations applied, which are mainly subject to architects' individual design ideology. This study investigates color selection preference patterns between observers with and without professional background by using NCS color system and architectural models, and investigate the chosen colors precisely to these models to justify the preferences. Results show that the two groups of observers' preferences differ from each other significantly, specifically, the average values of the color harmony and the color preference are opposite between two groups.