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How to Use the Color Wheel, Part 1

Color Schemes

We use the color wheel as a tool to show the different color relationships and combinations that are possible.

To follow are the well know combinations of color:

Picture Right – Complementary Color Combination Complementary Color Combination

Picture Right – Split Complementary Color Combination Split complementary color combination

Complementary (contrasting) – these are colors that are directly opposite. When they are mixed together, they will produce grey. Using this combination enhances each color creating a strong sense of visual movement when the colors are side by side.

Split Complementary – select one color, then use one color either side of its complementary color. This often provides a more pleasing color scheme than a true complementary.

Triad – Three colors that are equally spaced from each other i.e. the points of a triangle.
Picture Right – Triadic Color Combination Triadic Color Scheme.
Picture Right – Tetrad Color Combination

 

Tetrad Color Scheme

Tetrad – a contrast of four or more colors.

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