»Color and Clothing Schemes«

I've been doing some thinking and i really just want to get to a bottom to the matrix's color and clothing schemes.

the obvious about colors:
-the matrix is tinted green.
-the real world is tinted blue.
-there are many red references.
-the pills are red/blue.

the only reasonable explanation i've heard or can come to is the fact that together, those colors are RGB, the most basic of computer colors that form all other colors. this is semi-acceptable to me in that it fits in with the obvious computer theme of the movie, but i also have an empty feeling about it where i feel i'm/we're missing something more about the colors.

the obvious about clothing:
-rebels wear what i can only explain as formal gothic clothing.
-rebels wear rounded glasses.
-agents wear plain suits.
-agents wear squared glasses.

this to me just seems to be an almost too obvious connection. suits vs. goth clothes / law vs. rebelion, pretty basic. the fact that the agents (and cypher when he turns) wear squared glasses amuses me in the sense of the term 'square' as an insult. as in "dont be a square." that should be taken half-seriously.

if you've got any more input on either color or clothing schemes, let me have it. i'm not sure if what i've said is just dumb and obvious or if im just missing something and i dont have the whole deal. friendly discussion please.

temet nosce wrote:

I've been doing some thinking and i really just want to get to a bottom to the matrix's color and clothing schemes. the obvious about colors: -the matrix is tinted green. -the real world is tinted blue. -there are many red references. -the pills are red/blue. the only reasonable explanation i've heard or can come to is the fact that together, those colors are RGB, the most basic of computer colors that form all other colors. this is semi-acceptable to me in that it fits in with the obvious computer theme of the movie, but i also have an empty feeling about it where i feel i'm/we're missing something more about the colors. the obvious about clothing: -rebels wear what i can only explain as formal gothic clothing. -rebels wear rounded glasses. -agents wear plain suits. -agents wear squared glasses. this to me just seems to be an almost too obvious connection. suits vs. goth clothes / law vs. rebelion, pretty basic. the fact that the agents (and cypher when he turns) wear squared glasses amuses me in the sense of the term 'square' as an insult. as in "dont be a square." that should be taken half-seriously. if you've got any more input on either color or clothing schemes, let me have it. i'm not sure if what i've said is just dumb and obvious or if im just missing something and i dont have the whole deal. friendly discussion please.

They wanted to separate the real world from the dream world with color.

Red = Hot, Power, revolution, love, and Mary magdalane
Blue = Sky, cool, peace and Jesus Christ
Yellow= Saint Peter

Have to go
I will be back

green = control. (the matrix, agents suits)

blue = feeling of safeness (that goes for the real world and the pills)

red = freedom, free will, self choice (red pills)

gold = life. (the world throught new blinded eyes.)

Color in Religion

Orient = Yellow is sacred
Buddha's color is Yellow or Gold
Confucius = Yellow

Moslem = Green ( I do NOT think the green Color of the Matrix is related to the Moslem

Where'd you get that the Hebrew and Christian colors are blue? I've never heard that before.

hellow212 wrote:

Where'd you get that the Hebrew and Christian colors are blue? I've never heard that before.

Color in Your World
by Faber Birren

The vegetation god is a symbol for Christ
The Vegetation is earth or the Matrix.

temet nosce wrote:

the obvious about clothing: -rebels wear what i can only explain as formal gothic clothing. -rebels wear rounded glasses. -agents wear plain suits. -agents wear squared glasses. this to me just seems to be an almost too obvious connection. suits vs. goth clothes / law vs. rebelion, pretty basic. the fact that the agents (and cypher when he turns) wear squared glasses amuses me in the sense of the term 'square' as an insult. as in "dont be a square." that should be taken half-seriously. if you've got any more input on either color or clothing schemes, let me have it. i'm not sure if what i've said is just dumb and obvious or if im just missing something and i dont have the whole deal. friendly discussion please.

im thinking about the clothes in the matrix and yes what your saying seems quite obviouse and tru. law vs rebelion. the system vs freedom im taking it as a reference to the word we live in is it better to hav money and status but be a part of the system following all the rules (a part of the matrix) or do you follow your heart and do what you want to when you want to and be a thorn in the side of the system (like the people who have been freed)

I know there is a multitude of deep religious, and underline philosophical undertones in the trilogy. I am a devoted fan and love these films and believe them brilliant. Even though they did leave us hanging on a lot of unanswered questions. Like this topic for example. All of the points ive read have been very valid and intelligent. However in this instance I believe you’re all searching too deeply into the clothing meaning. I do not doubt that yes there is a meaning further then style alone, that goes without saying. But as an artist, when I try to paint the most complex images and insert deep rooted meaning into my work. I find that sometimes in the end the simplicity that I was over looking for complexity it the far better avenue. Just because it may be simplistic does not assure lacking quality or validity. On the clothing issue I have to agree with the man that said the glasses are square as in “don’t be a square”. The agents are the establishment. They are the enemy, and the preventers of free thought. Henceforth the have no need for flair or style they are very utilitarian. But the directors do give them some with sun glasses, but not too much as the glasses are square. This is a very broad comparison, but it’s like the candidate running for office. He wants to relate to kids so he loosens the tie, possible puts a t-shirt on over the shirt and tie. So now in his eyes he’s relating even though inside his still a square uncool politician. So the want the agents to have some style, but not go beyond the system into free though. Even on something as minor as a fashion basis. As for the freed minds Trin, Neo, and so on, they have the ability to think, do, and were what they wish so it might be as simple as all that. If you have new found freedom from the individuality crushing system why not be colorful. This is only a theory im not saying im right. Im only trying a point of view, I think this is at least how the idea to dress them as such came about. Then later it was refined with other deeper meanings. Im sure its been noticed that Neo’s nylon coat resembles a catholic priest robe. Just food for thought, Please let me know what you think either way good or bad. Thanks.

The Ws had not think of the clothes, it was Kim Barret that did.

They just wrote at their script that Trinity is a woman in leather. Also Keanu says that he went with Kim to shop and tried many clothes to find his style. And if I remember correct at the Matrix Revisited it shows the Ws watching Keanu, Laurence, etc.. trying clothes that Kim had designed.

Yes,she did design them. I did know that, it slipped my mind writing the post. But aside from who designed them.Do you agree with any of my theory behind there design.Why they look the way they do. I had seen all the films but never got the chance to pick up the dvd's which ive ment to and been pissed that i hadnt.So i had never seen the extra footage.But with your information of that behind the scenes footage,do any of my theorys hold water?

i had noticed that Neo's coat looks like a catholic preists robes. i find this very interesting. i didnt know that someone else desined the clothes this is interesting but i still think that the clothes still hold some meaning. i mean can it be pure chance that there is meaning in the clothes, could we be having this disscussion if the clothes where just there, with no meaning at all!

DaVinci wrote:

They wanted to separate the real world from the dream world with color. Red = Hot, Power, revolution, love, and Mary magdalane Blue = Sky, cool, peace and Jesus Christ Yellow= Saint Peter Have to go I will be back

Where is this information from may I ask...looking for symbolism within the Dream state I discover this dreamgate.com... I was looking for more information and wondered if you could direct me to the site you found this.

RodBell wrote:

DaVinci wrote: They wanted to separate the real world from the dream world with color. Red = Hot, Power, revolution, love, and Mary magdalane Blue = Sky, cool, peace and Jesus Christ Yellow= Saint Peter Have to go I will be back Where is this information from may I ask...looking for symbolism within the Dream state I discover this dreamgate.com... I was looking for more information and wondered if you could direct me to the site you found this.

The Religion Part of Color I got from the Book "Color in Your World" by Faber Birren

And you will see it in paintings this are Color Symbols in Religion

Blue

Fire.Earth/Sun.Wind.Water.

Edit: Yeah. Made a mistake it's Fire/Earth/Wind/Water. Earth is sometimes switched with the sun.

DaVinci wrote:

The Religion Part of Color I got from the Book "Color in Your World" by Faber Birren And you will see it in paintings this are Color Symbols in Religion Blue Yellow Red

Thanks for this information I am very interested in reading more on this

Thank you

Gina Rink wrote:

Fire.Earth.Sun.Water.

Interesting.

The 4 Elements of Life
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water

The Fantastic 4

Earth = Rock = Peter
Wind = Invisible = Mary M.
Fire = Torch = ?
Water = Mr. Fantastic = Jesus

DaVinci wrote:

Gina Rink wrote: Fire.Earth.Sun.Water. Interesting. The 4 Elements of Life Earth, Wind, Fire and Water The Fantastic 4 Earth = Rock = Peter Wind = Invisible = Mary M. Fire = Torch = ? Water = Mr. Fantastic = Jesus In Smallville Comics you Have Superboy = Blue Lana = Red Head Pete Ross = yellow Hair ( Why does Hollywood have Peter as a black Guy?)

Black/Darkness is the fifth ring. Some people think the fifth ring doesn't contribute so they leave it out. Except...

The term cryptography ("secret writing", from the Greek kryptós, "hidden," and gráphein, "to write") is often used to refer to the field as a whole, as is cryptology ("the study of secrets")

Bill: An essential characteristic of the superhero mythology is, there's the superhero, and there's the alter ego. Batman is actually Bruce Wayne, Spider-Man is actually Peter Parker. When he wakes up in the morning, he's Peter Parker. He has to put on a costume to become Spider-Man. And it is in that characteristic that Superman stands alone. Superman did not become Superman, Superman was born Superman. When Superman wakes up in the morning, he's Superman. His alter ego is Clark Kent. His outfit with the big red "S", that's the blanket he was wrapped in as a baby when the Kents found him. Those are his clothes. What Kent wears, the glasses, the business suit, that's the costume. That's the costume Superman wears to blend in with us. Clark Kent is how Superman views us. And what are the characteristics of Clark Kent? He's weak, he's unsure of himself... he's a coward. Clark Kent is Superman's critique on the whole human race. Sort of like Beatrix Kiddo and Mrs. Tommy Plympton.

In the Wizard of OZ Dorothy comes to emerald city knocks on the door and a hatch opens and she ask to see the Wizard

The door man says No one sees the All powerful Wizard.