Long before Alphabet Logic, I developed another system I call Color Logic. While it evolved parallel to Alphabet Logic, it has its own history, rooted in my early experiences with tokusatsu and superhero shows like Power Rangers, Super Sentai, and Kamen Rider.
Early Fascination with Colors
From a young age, I was drawn to colors. Initially, red captured my attention, followed by yellow, and later green became my favorite. Eventually, black and purple also entered my personal palette of preferred colors. While I liked some colors more than others, this early exploration laid the foundation for a deeper understanding of color interactions.
Observing Patterns in Tokusatsu
Watching tokusatsu, I began noticing patterns in color pairings. In shows like Super Sentai, colors became symbolic:
• Red and Pink often paired together. But I interpreted these combinations as belonging to the same “family,” like darker and lighter shades of the same base. They felt more like siblings than romantic partners.
• Blue and Pink appeared frequently as well, but the pairing didn’t resonate as naturally with me. These two were commonly associated with gender stereotypes, which I gradually rejected.
Over time, I moved away from gender-based color thinking entirely. I came to a simple principle:
No color belongs to any gender. Every color belongs to everyone.
Complementary Colors and Harmony
I began to focus on complementary colors and opposites, rather than personal preference or societal convention. I noticed patterns that felt harmonious and complete:
• Red/Pink complemented Light Green/Deep Green — shades that felt balanced, avoiding the similarity of red and pink which felt too close philosophically.
• Blue complemented Yellow — evoking the dynamic of water and land, creating natural balance.
• Purple complemented Orange — darker or amplified versions of blue and yellow, forming strong contrasts.
• Black complemented White — the universal duo representing light and darkness. Without them, all other colors lose context.
These opposites felt balanced, harmonious, and complete. Even today, I still follow this color logic in my creative work, particularly when designing characters or visual relationships.
Philosophical Approach to Color
My observations led to several core ideas:
1. Some colors naturally complement each other; others are too similar to pair meaningfully.
2. Gender stereotypes are irrelevant; colors are universal and should be treated as such.
3. Universal colors like black and white form the foundation of visual harmony.
Influence on Creativity
Color Logic started as a personal hobby — pairing colors while watching tokusatsu — but it grew into a structured framework. By analyzing patterns and contrasts, I learned to think about balance, contrast, and relationships in a way that enhanced my storytelling.
Even before Alphabet Logic existed, Color Logic shaped my understanding of how elements relate, whether in visual design, character symbolism, or creative storytelling. Complementary colors became more than aesthetics; they were a guide for harmony, emotion, and structure.
Applying Color Logic Beyond Suits
Color Logic can be applied beyond costume or suit colors. In my stories, I often apply it to hair color as well, since not everything can be defined by what characters wear or transform into. Hair color becomes one of the most consistent visual identifiers when thinking about color relationships.
Skin color can also be considered in Color Logic in a simpler way. The contrast between black and white represents one of the most fundamental complementary relationships. Because of this, hair color usually plays the larger creative role, while skin color functions more as contextual contrast.
Color Logic acts as a secondary layer within my broader system. Alphabet Logic determines compatibility first, while Color Logic enhances visual harmony when it aligns.
When both Alphabet Logic and Color Logic match together, the pairing feels more complete — a rare alignment of structural and visual balance.
Color Logic also reflects diversity and heterogeneity. Just as Alphabet Logic avoids sameness in letters, Color Logic values contrast and difference in visual identity. Opposites often feel more balanced to me, adding another dimension to character relationships.
Color Logic doesn’t replace Alphabet Logic — it amplifies it.
