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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…
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Monochromatic
A color scheme using one
color, and tints, tones and
shades of that color.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Analogous
A color scheme using colors
next to each other on the color
wheel.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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.
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Complementary
A color scheme using colors
opposite each other on the
color wheel.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
Note again that even though the colors are dulled
red and green, they are still complementary.
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Double Complementary
A Color scheme using two sets
of complementary colors.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Split Complementary
A color scheme using one
color, and the colors on either
side of it’s complement.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Triad
A color scheme using three
colors equal distance from
each other on the color wheel.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Neutral
A color scheme using whites,
blacks, grays and beiges.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Warm Colors
Colors on the warm side of the
spectrum…red, yellow, orange.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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Cool Colors
Colors on the cool side of the
spectrum…blue, violet, green.
Red-violet
Violet
Blue-violetBlue
Blue-green
Green
Yellow-green
Yellow
Yellow-orange Orange
Red-orange
Red
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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.