: What are common attributes to psychadelic designs? I am looking for color combinations and effects which give us the feeling of something "psychedelic." Sometimes there are the color combinations,

@Eichhorn212

The purpose of psychedelic design was/is to express contempt for the order and balance seemingly enforced by society during a particular era (1960-1970s) and to try and break societal boundaries and norms (particularly with music, sexual norms, and drug use).

That isn't to say psychedelic design can't have order - there are many examples where there are repeating shapes, patterns and/or colors. But rather the psychedelic design approach de-emphasizes ordered structure in favor of chaotic patterns and shapes, strong saturated colors, and bold contrasts, much of which was influenced by drug use and concepts from Asian religions.

Psychedelic design is now re-used today to hearken back to that time period so it's more of a nostalgic look back rather than a continued rebellion against society.

But back to your question:

Colors: bright, vibrant colors based off of a primary palette, gradients (think tie-dye)

Patterns: sinuous, chaotic

Styles: high contrast, malleable forms, de-emphasize structure

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@Debbie163

That is not a "psychedelic" style. This is: www.google.com/search?q=psychedelic
The image your are posting is just a light beam or electric effect.

In terms of colors it is pretty obvious on the google search I posted you what colors are used. Saturated ones, and all the rainbow at the same time. Normally theese colors can be in a gradient, repetitive fashion.

It is not modern either. It is a period of pop culture of the 1960 and 1970 decades. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_era
In theese days it is more a "retro" style.

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