Colour

The Power of One

Synthorganic

The palette of The Power of One is natural and technical simultaneously. The signs of life may be non-human, the visualisation of AI thinking or initiating action. The greys give stability to the palette while the light green and blue add fresh perspectives and energy. The mid greens are two tones that symbolize the different stages of autonomy and trust. They also refere to the colour of money.

The speed of change is rapid and the tonal shifts in the colours symbolize this. From light to dark and into the unknown. The complexities of AI’s impact on society requires calm colours that are friendly and familiar. The colours collectively represent the various stages of AI’s impact, but they are unified by the all encompassing power of AI, a single entity. 

When the colours are being used they are not perfect. They work best when there is an element of distortion, an effect of irregularity that creates a tension. This is what brings the colours to life. It symbolizes the collaboration of man and technology where human ingenuity and creativity augmented by AI create new expressions and innovative ideas.

Image in header, Amulets from the River by Maria Daniela Palomá Iriarte

 

Natural and technical tones symbolise AI’s evolving impact through contrast, energy, and transformation.

The Power of One

Pulse

OvN-45019

Pantone 12-4609 TCX

RGB 201-222-229

 

Pulse brings a sense of calm and openness to the palette. Its subtle, airy quality suggests the infinite space to develop and grow.

Left to right, Tube series by Tim Teven Studio, Crawler Light Large by Tijs Gilde

Spark

OvN-43014

Pantone 16-5112 TCX

RGB 100-168-165

 

Spark bridges the organic and the technological. It has a natural feeling but also can be translated into a metallic, a new gold.

 Left to right, Fungal Architectures by Phil Ayres, Thin film metallisation by Maruwa

Null Grey

OvN-84501

Pantone 15-4305 TCX

RGB 142-145-143

 

Null Grey is a foundational tone, providing stability and balance to the palette. As a base level, it represents possibility, a space where ideas take shape before evolving into something new.

Left to right, Filip Custic for Camper Twins 30th, Untitled I by Cy Twombly

 

Stablemint

OvN-43014

Pantone 16-5112 TCX

RGB 100-168-165

 

Stablemint, an energetic blueish mint, injects freshness and clarity into the palette. Its crisp, electric quality carries the vitality of oxygen, fueling new ideas and movement. It symbolizes renewal and an unstoppable flow of energy.

Left to right, Cloudy/Mist/Rain/Blue Moment by Shizuka Tatsuno Studio, DETTO K D.TT.K OAO Collection

Vaulted

OvN-34011

Pantone 18-5718 TCX

RGB 30-108-98

 

Vaulted, a mid-green tone, brings a natural sense of calm and balance, grounding the palette amidst rapid change. It symbolizes trust and adaptability, reflecting both the natural world and the evolving relationship between humans and AI.

Left to right, Loewe Cotton Balloon Jacket, artwork by Inma Femenía

Alloy

OvN-95601

Pantone 19-3908 TCX

RGB 30-20-35

The Alloy colour, a deep dark tone, embodies the weight and complexity of AI’s influence, stable yet dynamic, absorbing light like an unknown force shaping the future.

Left to right, Silent Canvas by Kateryna Basiuk, Harmonizer-Decompression Bio-Wellness Patch by Ruixin Zhang

Bi-colour

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