Beauty And The Beast is one of the most famous love stories ever told, and its colorful characters are so iconic that it's easy to forget how much meaning and symbolism are packed into each character's costumes.
Belle is all about love and beauty, while the Beast represents power and strength. These two characters become one when they fall in love with each other, but there are many more elements that make up this timeless tale as well and these aspects can be found in their clothing!
Belle's yellow ball gown
Yellow is a happy color, and Belle’s yellow ball gown is no exception. It's also the color of royalty, which makes it perfect for a girl with an affinity for books and flowers.
Yellow has long been associated with the sun, so this shade works well as a symbol of optimism and joy. Yellow can also be connected to another element fire which makes sense when you think about how hotheaded Belle was at times.
Finally, yellow is associated with earth (as seen in many harvest-themed foods), which reflects Belle's farming background as well as her strong connection to nature.
Beast's midnight blue ball suit
The midnight blue ball suit is a three piece ensemble that consists of a vest, jacket and pants. The vest features lapels and a pocket square while the jacket has tails to match the pants.
It's made of silk and velvet; it's not quite as heavy as other fabrics like wool or cotton, but it's durable enough for its use in this outfit. The jacket has three buttons on each side (six total) with five working ones at each sleeve cuff.
The suit was designed by costume designer Jean-Claude Ellena who also worked on animated films such as Monsters Inc., Ratatouille and Up!.
Gaston's bold red hunting jacket
Red is a color associated with passion, courage and love. It adds warmth to any space and makes a bold statement. This is why it's no surprise that Red's red hunting jacket in Beauty and the Beast was so popular. T
he bold color of his clothing helped him stand out from all of the other hunters, who were wearing muted browns or greens for camouflage. A great deal of thought went into choosing just the right shade for his jacket - you don't want anything too bright or it won't match well with your face!
So if you're looking for a warm color that will keep you safe from hungry bears when you go hunting for deer this weekend, consider adding some red accessories to your wardrobe before heading out into nature's wild world.
Lumiere's warm golden candle body
Lumiere is a candle. His body is made of gold, and he has blue eyes. Lumiere is the first to welcome Belle to the castle, and he's also the first character to show her their enchanted rose (the magical flower that signals her time with Beast).
Lumiere's warm golden candle body will look great in any room you choose to place it in!
Cogsworth's silvery round clock face with dark wood backing
Silver is a warm color that’s associated with the moon and feminine energy. It can be used to convey calm, security, and balance in a design. Dark wood is a cool color that’s associated with the sun and masculine energy. You might use it to convey strength or stability in your designs—think of wooden surfaces like floors or cabinets.
The combination of warm and cool colors is what makes this particular shade so timeless: Cogsworth's clock face has silver hands, which are set against a dark wood backing that serves as its base (you can see all these elements in the photo above). The result? A beautiful piece you'll want on display for years to come!
Mrs. Potts' cream and blue teapot body and cream teacup hat
Mrs. Potts is another character that has been given a makeover for the live-action remake. Her teapot body and hat are made up of cream, blue, and golds to give her a gentle yet regal look.
She's also been given some extra personality thanks to her new cameo at the end of the film where she sings “Beauty and The Beast” with Lumière and Cogsworth in the foyer of the castle.
Finally, Mrs. Potts can be seen dancing with Chip during Belle's invitation sequence at Maurice's house!
It's clear that Disney put a lot of thought into Mrs. Potts' design for this reboot she was one of my favorite characters growing up (I had my own breakable Mrs. Potts) so seeing her brought back into modern times is pretty cool!
Chip the teacup's porcelain white cup body and saucer eyes
Chip the teacup's porcelain white cup body and saucer eyes
Chip's saucer eyes are blue, which adds a nice contrast to his white cup body. The blue shade of his eyes also gives us an idea of what it would be like to be trapped in a teacup for many years!
If you're looking for a good color palette for your next project, keep in mind that Chip has been around since 1991 and hasn't changed much except maybe to add some freckles on his nose!
Plumette the feather duster's pale pink and blue feathers, creamy yellow gown and fan skirt, and gold bow clip.
Plumette the feather duster's pale pink and blue feathers, creamy yellow gown and fan skirt, and gold bow clip.
Plumette’s color palette is inspired by the French Rococo period of art history. It also pays homage to the fashion trends of its time: think Louis XIV-era gowns with high collars, wide sleeves and full skirts.
If you want to channel your inner Plumette this season (or next), consider wearing your hair half up in soft curls with an accessory like a headband or barrette—or even a feathered clip from Etsy that matches her look!
The colors in Beauty And The Beast evoke a romantic and magical feeling.
The colors in Beauty And The Beast are romantic and magical, evoking a sense of love and romance. Colors play an important role in the story, as Belle wears many shades of blue throughout her time at the castle blue is also one of Disney's key color schemes.
You may have noticed that gold is another popular color; it's no coincidence that this was chosen as the branding color for Disney. In short, the colors used in this film help us understand what makes it so special: they inspire feelings like friendship, courage and happiness.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed learning all about the importance of color in the story of Beauty and the Beast. We’re so excited to see what new characters, settings and stories will come along with their own unique palettes! Until next time, happy story telling.