The sources discuss color symbolism, particularly in relation to a character named Name and the interactions between colors, light, darkness, and various concepts like purity, wisdom, and love. Here's a breakdown of the color symbolism as described in the text:
- Red: Red is associated with the ability to remember and is linked to a particular "Red land" [1]. It engages the interactions of purity [1]. Red can reflect and refract within darkness, allowing Name to get Yellow [1].
- Orange: Orange is a color that helps Name be recognized by Yellow, as Yellow does not know the Red Land [1]. It is forged with morning dew [1]. Orange is also associated with the "offspring" of the primary colors and is sounded by Purity to communicate the purity of Yellow, Red, and Blue [2].
- Yellow: Yellow sounds its light mostly reflecting the Spirit of what is pure [1]. Yellow interacts with darkness by allowing color to shine through the night [1]. Yellow is associated with the morning and works with Orange to purify Red and sound out to the darkness [1]. Yellow, along with Red and Blue, are considered prime colors [2]. Yellow is a complement to Blue that helps to bring forth Green [3].
- Blue: Blue is known by mankind and is the most famous color, residing in the heart of Purity [4]. It is associated with the depths of Water and beyond the reaches of Sky [4]. Blue is the heart of Purity and can mimic darkness to spy on it [5]. Blue became the color of Sky and Water and is a protector of mankind and life [5]. Blue, along with Red and Yellow are considered prime colors [2]. Blue is the Color that can shade the darkness in a vast array of Colors and Shades which allows Purity to become Pure again [2]. Blue is the heart of Purity and when mankind feels "blue," Blue asks Sky to let Yellow come through, so that Green is born [3].
- Green: Green is the offspring of Yellow and Blue and represents nourishment and care, and is associated with the land [2, 5]. Green is a result of the interactions between Blue and Yellow [3]. Green is the caretaker of the lands and provides them to mankind [2]. Green's sounds contrast with darkness [2].
- Indigo: Indigo is a color that rewards Blue for his wholesome Spirit [5].
- Violet: Violet is an offspring of Red and Blue and is a reminder of beauty [5].
- Black: Black is a color Purity becomes when he is sad and hides within the darkness [5]. However, Purity agrees to remain pure in the color Black, as he was once a pure light [5]. Black is associated with the depths of darkness and is a refuge for Purity [2, 3]. The darkness is of the Colors which Purity has called "Black" [3].
- White: White is a color that gives "hope" to the darkness [3]. White is the light that spans the distance between light and dark [3].
Interactions between Colors and Concepts:
- The interplay between light and darkness is central, with colors acting as intermediaries [1].
- Purity is a significant concept, linked to light, and is closely associated with the color Blue [1, 3, 4].
- Wisdom and Love are also important, forming an alliance with Purity to guide mankind [5].
- The Creator is mentioned and is said to have made an ark between the Sky and Water, filled with the colors [5].
- The colors are interconnected and have specific roles in the narrative, often working together to achieve certain goals or maintain balance [1, 2, 5].
The colors do not just represent static ideas, but actively interact with each other and the concepts of light, darkness, purity, and the other characters to create movement and change throughout the narrative [1, 4, 5].