# Color Mixology Lessons This Quirky Cartoon Shows What Happens When Certain Colors are Mixed By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-09 | Updated 2015-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colors-are-combined References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/379600/Wonderful-Animation-Shows-What-Happens-When-CMYK-Process-Colors-Are-Mixed/) & [vimeo](https://vimeo.com/ronda) Animator Fernán Graziano and Buenos Aires-based studio Ronda created this unique [cartoon video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons) which depicts three ways simplified colors are combined to create new colors. The animated video follows three stories that use colorful stick people. The simplified color video, titled ‘CMYK’ tells the stories of "Mr. Yellow Meets Mr. Cyan, Mr. Magenta Eats an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-foldable-iphone) and Mr. Cyan Forgot His Umbrella." Each playful story takes the viewer through the notions of what happens when specific colors combine. For example, when Mr. Magenta eats a yellow apple he releases a red-colored gas cloud. This adorable 60 second film is a useful tool to help children learn what happens when certain colors are combined. In addition it also poses as a cheerful video that simplifies the process for designers and artists as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color Mixing Education:** A trend in using creative cartoons and videos to teach children and professionals about color mixing. - **Simplified Color Combinations:** A trend in breaking down color mixing into basic combinations, making it easier for children and non-experts to understand. - **Multimedia Learning Tools:** A trend in using animated videos as interactive tools for educational purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The education industry can use creative videos to enhance learning experiences for children, making subjects like art and color theory more engaging. - **Design:** The design industry can benefit from simplified color combinations as a way to improve the color selection process and enhance design projects. - **Animation:** The animation industry can create more educational content by using animations to explain complex concepts in a simplified and visually appealing manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Color Mixing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocolor.md) - [Color Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colormix.md) - [Collaboration Color-Coded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminair-cocktail-bar.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Interactive Color Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-guess-game.md) - [Color Sensitivity Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-game-gym.md) - [Color Psychology Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorme.md) - [Artistic Color-Changing Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matisse-inspired-cocktails.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md)