Best. Color Hunter. Color Scheme Designer 3. Color Matters - Design and Art - Color Theory. Color theory encompasses a multitude of definitions, concepts and design applications - enough to fill several encyclopedias. However, there are three basic categories of color theory that are logical and useful : The color wheel, color harmony, and the context of how colors are used. Color theories create a logical structure for color. For example, if we have an assortment of fruits and vegetables, we can organize them by color and place them on a circle that shows the colors in relation to each other.
The Color Wheel A color circle, based on red, yellow and blue, is traditional in the field of art. There are also definitions (or categories) of colors based on the color wheel. Primary Colors: Red, yellow and blueIn traditional color theory (used in paint and pigments), primary colors are the 3 pigment colors that cannot be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors. Secondary Colors: Green, orange and purpleThese are the colors formed by mixing the primary colors. Color Harmony 1. Color Wheel Pro: Classic Color Schemes. Monochromatic color scheme The monochromatic color scheme uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single color. This scheme looks clean and elegant.
Monochromatic colors go well together, producing a soothing effect. The monochromatic scheme is very easy on the eyes, especially with blue or green hues. Analogous color scheme The analogous color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Complementary color scheme The complementary color scheme is made of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. When using the complementary scheme, it is important to choose a dominant color and use its complementary color for accents. Split complementary color scheme The split complementary scheme is a variation of the standard complementary scheme. Triadic color scheme The triadic color scheme uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel.
Tetradic (double complementary) color scheme Related topics: Color Theory Basics Visual vs. Color Combinations, Monochromatic, Complementary, Analogous, Triad. Color Worqx Color combinations may pass unnoticed when pleasing, yet offend dramatically when compositions seem to clash. One outcome we seek in the final form or composition, is a successful use of color. We determine whether or not we are successful by critically assessing the visual balance and harmony of the final composition—balance and harmony are achieved by the visual contrast that exists between color combinations.
Planning a successful color combination begins with the investigation, and understanding, of color relationships. Using a color wheel and a template, the relationships between colors are easy to identify. Monochromatic Relationship Colors that are shade or tint variations of the same hue. Complementary Relationship Those colors across from each other on a color wheel. Split-Complementary Relationship One hue plus two others equally spaced from its complement.
Analogous Relationship Those colors located adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Color Wizard - Color Scheme Generator - Color Theory for web designers. Color Generator. ColorJack: Color Theory.