[Coding/Determinants] C

Aliases

• C
• pure color
• color without form

Definition

C is used when chromatic color alone determines the response and form does not genuinely participate. It is pure color responding.

Conditions

• Chromatic color is the basis of the response.
• Form does not make a real coding contribution.
• The response is more purely color-driven than scoring-input/determinants/CF.

Cautions

• C should not be used if form still contributes secondarily; in that case, use scoring-input/determinants/CF.
• C is not assigned just because a colorful answer sounds emotional; the response has to depend on color itself.
• Interpretively, C belongs to the chromatic color family and should later be read together with FC and CF.

Cross References

• [Coding/Determinants] FC
• [Coding/Determinants] CF
• [Interpretation/Affect] Pure C
• [Interpretation/Affect] FC:CF+C

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparisons remain in the internal provenance note.