#happynerding

[wordnerdwonderland]

I love this!

as a bi person, the bisexual flag brings me infinite joy and always puts a smile on my face, however as a person who has a Passion for Graphic Design, that undersaturated shade of purple infuriates me when it's used digitally

like, on an actual flag - which was its original purpose - it looks great!

those look fine! lovely, even! with the semi-transparent fabric, the way it catches the sunlight, it looks beautiful!

but now look at how it looks digitally

the pink and blue are so vibrant compared to the sad, lonely lavender!

and let's look at this statement from Michael Page, the creator of the bi flag:

(sidenote: he created this flag in 1998, so if his takes on bisexuality is different from yours, it's okay to notice that! a lot has changed since the 90s when it comes to lived experiences and the way we describe them. but, it's also important to respect his thoughts about this and the way he presented them, even if today, we'd probably not say that bi people "blend unnoticeably into both the gay/lesbian and straight communities.")

so in pantone colors, the pink is 226 C, the blue is 286 C, and the purple of the flag is 258 C.

but...here's the deal

Michael talks here about how the key to understanding the symbolism is to know that the purple blends into both the pink and blue. and on a physical flag, I think you can see that!

but digitally, it absolutely does not blend. it clashes badly, and looks oddly separate from the other two colors.

which got me wondering...what purple do you get if you actually blend 226 C and 286 C?

oh! oh, my god.

look at that! look at how nicely it fits between those colors!

look at it next to the original color scheme! look at how much more vibrant the purple is!

and friends. this is just blending through rgb! you get even more purple variations when you use other color spaces!

let's compare all of them:

(top: original, lab. middle: lrgb, lch. bottom: rgb, hsl)

look at all of the different purple options you can get just by combining these two colors!

if you want almost too-vibrant saturation, you can go hsl, if you want something more relaxed that's closer to the original, you can go lab or lrgb. and if you want to split the difference, lch is bright and violet, while rgb is there with its saturated but darker purple.

anyway, I guess I don't really have a point here? this isn't so much an informational post as it is Me Getting Weird About Colors, but I think it is a useful lesson about how colors look very different on screens compared to how they look on objects in real life.

and sometimes, I think it's okay to compensate for that.

out of all of these, this is my favorite bi flag:

it's the one where the colors were blended in lab color space. for me, the lighter, softer purple is close enough to the original bi flag purple, while also feeling like a smoother blend of the blue and pink

but that's just me! and it might not even look the same to you, since every screen is different, because technology is a nightmare!

anyway, thank you for coming with me on this colorful journey! I will now retreat back to inkscape and make pained sounds about inkstitch gradients until something tangible pulls me back into reality

[spookyreader23]

Don't let the smile fool you, I was not having a good time during this 10k Run lol. Love this picture of me from the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Running Series 10k Run. This was the final turn before the final line and had to strike a pose for the camera. 🤘😀🤘 #Fitness #Cardio #Runner #Running #RGV #McAllen #RunMcAllen #McAllenMarathon #CardioSucks #HeavyMusicHeavyLifting #FitNerd #HappyNerd #Me #Selfie https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-pX9CuL3W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nillacosplay]

𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖘𝖚𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊

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📸 pic credit @aspellboundcosplay

#cosplay#wowcoslay#worldofwarcraft #judgementpaladin #judgementpaladincosplay #paladin #paladincosplay #cosplaygirl #gencon #armorcosplaygirl #genconcosplayer #3dprinted #gencon2024 #happynerd #bestdayever #gencosplaycontest #gencon2024cosplay #genconcosplay #concosplay #cosplaygal #cosplayaddicted

[phonosynth]

#eurorack #eurorackmodular #euroracksynth #befaco #puredata #microfreak #happynerding #ericasynths Short information here: https://ift.tt/RWuAQ4V by Phonopollution

[palsen]

Had to upgrade the 6 U, 84 HP to 104 HP. Cut a new cardboardcase. #eurorack #modularsynth #diy #analogsynth #homestudio #electronicmusic #bedroomproducer #electronicmusic #electronica #monopolx #ambient #intellijel #makenoisemusic #mutableinstruments #doepfer #happynerding #pghmodular #almbusycircuits #sonicpotions #4ms #tiptopaudio (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByTDd2goqEn/?igshid=d40o95yo5o03

[2leika]

Lots of shirts available in the shop. Link in bio. #nerdshirt #happynerding https://www.instagram.com/p/B1UIaBwAbYF/?igshid=192plqz001c4d

[push-it-studio]

Set up of GIGA MODULAR / 04302022 #modularsynth #modularsynths #modularsynthesizer #modularsynthesizers #eurorack #eurorackmodular #eurorackmodularsynth #eltamusic #eltamusicsolar50 #ciatlonbarde #ciatlonbardetetrax #intellijel #mutableinstruments #4mscompany #almbusycircuits #happynerding #moddict #synthporn #ambient #dronemusic #electroacoustic #musiqueconcrete #acousmatic (秋葉原 CLUB GOODMAN) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdFQnNhB2fX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lexyloebbecke]

What is your true sign?!?! Bahahhahaha So I'm #scorpio and all about sings from the #universe so tell me why I've been training over half my life for this! Mine is in the comments. Or the picture. Lol What is yours? #nerdlife #gamergirl #gamer #happynerd #thanksgivingeve #whyisthatathing (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5YVoGWpLUR/?igshid=1vv4j934oayp7

[sheppardaddicts]

Posted @withrepost • @whimc.cosplay My dark, little nerd heart is positively bursting . . . . . . . . . . . . #dragoncon #dragoncon2019 #marksheppard #jimbutcher #atlanta #nerd #happynerd #nerdgirl #dresdenfiles #supernatural #firefly #doctorwho https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zrB8EHy_k/?igshid=8stjlo01uuge

[spread-the-nerd]

Introducing...... ✨Fandom Friday’s✨ ⁣ ⁣ Yay, friends! Every Friday I’m gonna post about a fandom I’m part of. Why?! Because I enjoy geeking out about the fandoms I’m in! It makes me so happy. And I’d love to form a dialogue with you if we happen to both be fans of whatever it is I'm posting about! ⁣ ⁣ Today, we start with the core of who I am as a person - honestly I wouldn’t be the same without it - HARRY POTTER! Where are my other HP NERDS AT?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ ⁣ ⁣ I’m currently doing the Harry Potter Advent Calendar by @originalfunko and I’m super excited about it. Of the characters opened so far, I’d say it’s a tie between Ginny & Professor McGonagall. Which is yours?⁣ ⁣ What do you think of Fandom Friday?! Whether it’s a book, movie, video game, comic, whatever form it comes in, I’d like to share a piece of why fandom is so important. I’d also love to hear if it’s important to you! ⁣ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #fandomfriday #harrypotter ⁣#harrypotteradventcalendar #funkopop #collectibles #harrypottercollectibles #harrypotterfandom #geekout #fandom #nerdateveryage #nerdlife #hpcharacter #geekygirlsrule #happynerd #strongher #hpfans #funkofun #harrypotterfriends #geeknasium https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vUJAHjIxa/?igshid=jsu5jh2x7ykf

[noxchyc]

Look what finally came in! Ordered these back in March! 😁🥰

#yuyuhakusho #funkopop #happynerd https://www.instagram.com/p/B1uiPyJnccy/?igshid=1j283jnrulrt7

[spookyreader23]

In 2022 I started started running again mainly in McAllen for their McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Running Series 5ks @mcallenmarathon. I used to run 5k and 10k runs at least once a month years ago but got lazy. Well thanks to @priscillamarie and me wanting to get out of my comfort zone, I started doing them again and these are my medals for each one including the 10k Run I did over the weekend. I don't plan on slowing down this year either. Running doesn't get any easier, you just simply run faster and I want to beat my goals. #Fitness #Runner #Running #RGV #McAllen #McAllenMarathon #RunMcAllen #MedalMonday #5k #10k #CardioSucks #FitNerd #HappyNerd https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxxRwzOv3H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[trash-bandico]

💜 New leggings day! Safe to say, I'm in love! 💜 Nightborne Elf + a mystery bag from @wildbangarang

[meghansdreamdesignsblog]

Love you @marisha_ray 😘 #quoteoftheday #itsafanthing @geekandsundry @matthewmercervo @executivegoth @traceesioux @wendydoodles @meghanlynnftw @rialisms @brianwfoster @laurabaileyvo @voiceofobrien #inspirationalquotes #encouragement #happyness #happynerd #CriticalRole https://www.instagram.com/p/BhUn2y3F1g5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=39p8jygcgkdp

[palsen]

When you have too many filters but also kids. #modularsynth #eurorack #analogsynth #lego #duplo #electronicmusic #vcf #monopolx #doepfer #happynerding #mutableinstruments #pghmodular #makenoise #intellijel #tiptopaudio #elektron (at Stockholm, Sweden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxO6jy1lhd5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=krm5badamame

[2leika]

Star Trek dad joke. #startrek #nerdshirt #happynerding https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZzN-3gTVs/?igshid=zc9mhqsc06nn