Waltz With Bashir primarily uses two main color palettes, to describe different types of sequences during the film. For action sequences, deep reds, golden yellows and blacks are used, whereas during the more quiet sections we see more pale greys and blues. This makes a lot of sense when you consider that warm colours tend to be associated with passion, energy, and intensity, and colder colours with serenity or low-mood. The opening sequence of Waltz is an odd mixture of the two palettes. The cold greys and blues are present together with shocking golden yellow. As such, a picture is painted of two worlds colliding. This is a fitting consequence when you consider what the opening sequence represents – vengeful dogs invading peaceful suburbia. The overcast sky brings with it a sense of looming danger – the particular shade of yellow that is used is not reminiscent of summer or sun; it looks muddy, toxic and inorganic.

The eyes of the dogs themselves are the same golden yellow as the sky. This effect makes them feel slightly hollow and ghostly, as if they are not from this world. Later we learn that the dogs are a metaphor for dead dogs killed by Boaz, whose dream the dogs inhabit. The yellow eyes also can give the feeling that the dogs are couriers, carrying the essence of one violent world to another, more peaceful realm.