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Color Schemes

„ There are certain groups of colors


that work together very well…they
might be referred to as Color
Schemes.
„ Make sure when using color
schemes to select colors that you
like.
„ There are some basic color
schemes that have worked well for
many years…
Monochromatic
„ A color scheme using one
color, and tints, tones and
shades of that color.

Blue Blue-v iolet

Blue-gr een Violet

Green Red-v iolet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow-orange Orange
Analogous
„ A color scheme using colors
next to each other on the color
wheel.
B lue B lue- violet

B lue- gree n V iolet

G r een Re d-v iolet

Y ellow-g ree n Re d

Y ellow Re d-o rang e

Y ellow-o ran ge O r ange

Note that even though these are very bright hues of 5 colors next to each other
on the color wheel, that they are analogous, even though they are bright.
Complementary
„ A color scheme using colors
opposite each other on the
color wheel.
Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

G reen Red-violet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow-orange O range

Note again that even though the colors are dulled


red and green, they are still complementary.
Double Complementary
„ A Color scheme using two sets
of complementary colors.

Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

Green Red-violet

Yellow- gr een Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow- or ange Orange


Split Complementary
„ A color scheme using one
color, and the colors on either
side of it’s complement.

Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

Green Red-violet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow-orange Orange
Triad
„ A color scheme using three
colors equal distance from
each other on the color wheel.

Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

Green Red-violet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow-orange Orange
Neutral
„ A color scheme using whites,
blacks, grays and beiges.

Blue Blue- violet

Blue- green Violet

G reen Red- violet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red- orange

Yellow-orange O range
Warm Colors
„ Colors on the warm side of the
spectrum…red, yellow, orange.

Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

Green Red-violet

Yellow- green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow- orange O range


Cool Colors
„ Colors on the cool side of the
spectrum…blue, violet, green.

Blue Blue-violet

Blue-green Violet

Green Red-violet

Yellow-green Red

Yellow Red-orange

Yellow-orange Orange
Choosing Color Schemes…
„ Select your favorite color
„ Add to an established color scheme
„ Select colors based on the feelings or mood you wish to
create.
„ Evaluate parts of the room that cannot be changed, then
consider color choices that will complement existing
furnishings.
„ Select colors that complement a particular work of art
(quilt, favorite picture, etc.)
„ Select colors that complement a chosen fabric or
wallpaper.

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