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Understanding the Color Wheel

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Complementary Colors

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Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel and when mixed, they neutralize each other, creating a grayscale color.

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Secondary Colors

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Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors in equal parts.

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Triadic Colors

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Triadic color schemes use three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel creating a diverse yet harmonious color palette.

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Split-Complementary Colors

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A split-complementary color scheme uses a base color and the two colors adjacent to its complementary color.

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Tetradic Colors

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Tetradic color schemes, also known as rectangle color schemes, use four colors arranged into two complementary pairs.

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Primary Colors

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Primary colors are the root of every other color on the color wheel. They cannot be created by mixing other colors.

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Tertiary Colors

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Tertiary colors are made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color, creating a blend of the two.

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Warm Colors

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Warm colors are found on one half of the color wheel and evoke a sense of warmth because they remind us of things like the sun or fire.

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Cool Colors

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Cool colors are found on the opposite half of the color wheel from warm colors and provide a sense of calm and relaxation.

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Monochromatic Colors

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Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones, and tints.

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Color Harmony

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Color harmony refers to the visually pleasing arrangement of colors, which creates an inner sense of order and balance in the visual experience.

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Analogous Colors

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Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel and they usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.

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