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Color Theory

Color Theory

Color

Color

Primary Colors n n n Red, Yellow, and Blue In traditional color theory, these

Primary Colors n n n Red, Yellow, and Blue In traditional color theory, these are three pigment colors that can not be mixed or formed by any combination of other colors All other colors are derived from these three hues

Secondary Colors n n These are three colors formed by mixing two primary colors

Secondary Colors n n These are three colors formed by mixing two primary colors together: Green, Orange, and Violet Blue + Yellow = Green Red + Yellow = Orange Red + Blue = Violet

Intermediate Colors n These are the six colors formed by mixing a primary color

Intermediate Colors n These are the six colors formed by mixing a primary color with a secondary color - Yellow -Orange, Red-Violet, Blue-Green, and Yellow-Green

Basic Color Schemes n Color schemes are ways to use groups of colors together

Basic Color Schemes n Color schemes are ways to use groups of colors together so a desired affect is achieved by an artist

Analogous Colors n n Analogous colors are any three colors which are side by

Analogous Colors n n Analogous colors are any three colors which are side by side on a 12 part color wheel, such as yellow-green, yellow, and yellow-orange Usually one of the three colors predominates Pros: Great selection of possible combinations makes this scheme versatile - the similarity of colors makes the schemes harmonious with great results because it is used in nature and is usually soothing and restful Cons: The use of more than three colors can dilute the overall effect of this scheme

Monochromatic Scheme n n n This uses a single pure hue with a number

Monochromatic Scheme n n n This uses a single pure hue with a number of tints and shades to provide variety Pros: Extremely unified and harmonious effective for establishing an overall mood Cons: Can be dull because of the lack of variation and therefore can lose the interest of the viewer

Complementary Colors n n n Complementary colors are any two colors which are directly

Complementary Colors n n n Complementary colors are any two colors which are directly opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green and red-purple and yellow-green In the illustration below, there are several variations of yellow-green in the leaves and several variations of red-purple in the orchid These opposing colors create maximum contrast and maximum stability – they heighten and accent one another Pros: Extremely eye-catching and vibrant, sometimes more so than the triadic scheme Cons: The limited number of colors in complementary schemes means the colors are easily digested and then discarded by the viewer

Split Complementary n n n Split Complementary colors are similar to complimentary but instead

Split Complementary n n n Split Complementary colors are similar to complimentary but instead of just two colors directly opposite on the color wheel, two of the three colors are adjacent to one of the colors that is opposite Pros: This scheme has more variety than a simple complementary color scheme Cons: It is less vibrant and eyecatching - it is difficult to harmonize the colors

Double-Split Complementary n Double-Split Complementary colors are similar to complimentary but instead of just

Double-Split Complementary n Double-Split Complementary colors are similar to complimentary but instead of just two colors directly opposite on the color wheel, all 4 of the colors are adjacent to both of the complimentary colors

Warm Colors n n n Advance Excitement, passion, liveliness Yellow to red-violet on the

Warm Colors n n n Advance Excitement, passion, liveliness Yellow to red-violet on the color wheel

Cool colors n n n Cool colors recede Serenity, calmness Violet to yellow-green on

Cool colors n n n Cool colors recede Serenity, calmness Violet to yellow-green on the color wheel