Colour Harmony or Colour Scheme describes the visual

Colour Harmony or Colour Scheme describes the visual effect derived from the combination of colours present in the colour wheel, in a prescribed manner. Colour combination that have certain aesthetically pleasing colours are referred to as a harmonious colour. In other words, Colour Harmony shows the relationship of hues present in the Colour Wheel. There are many types of Colour Harmonies. They are as follows -

Monochromatic • The word Monochromatic is derived from the two words ‘Mono’ meaning one and ‘Chroma’ meaning colour. • A Monochromatic colour Harmony uses only one colour either Primary or Secondary and its any number of Tints and Shades. • It gives Monotonous , angry and serious look to the wearer. • This harmony is best suited for Formal wear and Home furnishings.

Achromatic • The word ‘A-Chroma’ literary means no colour. • Achromatic Colour Harmony uses non colours (i. e. Black and White) in its composition. Example- Black, White, Grey. • This harmony is ideal for evening Gowns and Men’s evening suits.

Poly-chromatic • Poly-chromatic means containing many colours. • This Colour Harmony composed of at least 5 numbers of tertiary colours. Example-Reddish-Orange, Yellowish -Green, Bluish -Violate etc. • This Harmony gives vibrant visual effect with a striking contrast. • This Harmony is ideal for daily wear.

Analogous • This Colour Harmony is composed of neighbouring colours of Colour Wheel. • It is also called as Similar Colour Harmony. • This Harmony composed of one Primary or Secondary colour and the two Tertiary colours adjacent to it. • For example Orange, Reddish orange and Yellowish Orange. • It is ideal for casual wear or can be used as well as Party wear.

Complementary • This Colour Harmony is composed of two colours which are exactly opposite to each other in Colour Wheel. • It uses one Primary and one Secondary colour. Example. Red and Green, Blue and Orange etc. • This Colour Harmony has a very strong contrast which increases the intensity of each colours to the maximum. • This scheme is ideal for Beach wear, Leisure wear, Resort wear.

Split Complementary • This Colour Harmony is composed of any Primary colour or Secondary colour and two tertiary colours adjacent to its compliments. • Therefore this Colour Harmony uses only three colours. Example-Red, Yellowish Green and Bluish Green etc. • This scheme is ideal for Casual wear.

Near Complementary • This Harmony is composed of any Primary or Secondary colour and any one of the splits of its compliment. • Therefore it uses only Primary or Secondary colour and Tertiary colour adjacent to that colour, opposite in the Colour Wheel. Example - Blue and Reddish Orange. • This Harmony is best for Casual wear or Beach wear.