Unit 3: Complementary Colors

Analogous Harmony

Involves 2 or more hues adjacent to (or next to) each other on the color wheel (Red, Red-Orange, Orange)

Monochromatic Harmony

Involves only one hue, but it includes all of its shades, tints, tones, values and intensities (Blue, Navy Blue, Sky Blue)

A _____ is the richest of all the color harmonies, by providing a balanced atmostphere

Triad

Complements ______ each other

Enhance

Primary Compliment Example

The complement of red is a combination of yellow and blue (which is green). Primary Red - Secondary Green are complements

Triad

3 colors are used in a Triad color scheme - 3 colors apart

Split-Complementary Color Scheme

3 colors are used in this color scheme - Start with one color and instead of using its complement, use the two colors on either side of its complement

Tetrad

4 colors are also used - 2 separated colors on the color wheel and their complements

Double Complement Color Harmony or Scheme

4 colors are used - 2 colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel and their complements

A visual impression remaining after the stimulus is removed or what you get after staring at a pure color for a while

An after-image

Schemes that use two colors

Analogous (2+), Complements, Contrast Non-Complementary

Schemes That Use Four Colors

Analogous - 2 or more colors, Double-Complements, Tetrad

Schemes That Use Three Colors

Analogous - 2 or more colors, Triad, Split-Complementary

Contrast Non -Complementary Harmony or Scheme

Any 2 colors on the color wheel that don't meet the description of any of the other harmonies

Complementary Color Harmony or Scheme

Any 2 hues opposite each other on the color wheel

Mixing two complements together equally results in _____

Chromatic Gray - the colors have neutralized each other

These read as energetic, youthful and friendly

Clear tones

Complements

Colors found opposite each other on the color wheel

Types of Harmonies of Contrasting Hues

Complementary, Triad, Split Complementary, Double Complementary, Tetrad, Contrast Non-Complementary

The difference between fringe and after image is that you will see the ______ of the color while you are staring at the pure color

Compliment

In this scheme the contrast will be better if one is warm and one is cool, and the scheme's appearance does not compare to the vividness of complements

Contrast Non -Complementary Harmony or Scheme

Harmonies of Contrasting Hues

Contrasting hues would be ones on the opposite side of the color wheel

Some colors project seriousness, weight and depth

Dark Colors

Compliment of an Intermediate Hue

Determined by finding the complement of each hue involved in the intermediate and then combining them

These tones suggest suggest somberness or even depression

Dull muddy colors

Colors in Juxtaposition

If they are complements, they strengthen each other and appear more vivid. If not, they dull each other

The Compliment of a Primary Hue (R-Y-B)

Is a combination of the two remaining primary colors - hence a secondary hue

An intermediate hue is created by...

Joining a primary hue and its adjacent secondary hue

Some colors project a soft, quiet gentle feeling

Light Colors

Chromatic Gray

Made with 2 chromatic colors - as opposed to Achromatic Gray which is made by mixtures of the achromatic colors black and white

Types of Harmonies of Related Hues

Monochromatic or Analogous

These tones suggest refinement, seriousness, sophistication and dullness

Muted tones

Each color has _____ complement

One (one is cool, one is warm in the pair)

Secondary hues are made by combining pairs of _____ hues

Primary

Examples of Complementary Harmony or Scheme

Red & Green Yellow & Purple Orange & Blue Yellow-Orange & Blue-Purple

Contrast Non -Complementary Harmony Examples

Red and Blue Yellow and Blue Yellow and Green

Tetrad Scheme Examples

Red and Yellow and their complements: Green and Purple

Basic Triad Example

Red-Yellow-Blue Orange-Green-Purple

Harmonies of Related Hues

Related hues are ones next to or near each other on the color wheel.

Dominant Color in a Color Scheme

Should be used in at least 50% of the area

After-Image

Something that happens when the eye becomes over stimulated from seeing too much of one color - the eye demands a balance of colors in order not to become irritated or fatigued

Split Complementary Color Scheme Example

Start with Yellow. Instead of using purple, use Red-Purple and Blue-purple. Those are the colors on either side of Purple. This will work with all of the colors as you go around the color wheel

Color Harmonies

The linking or putting colors together to form color schemes

The Compliment of a Secondary Hue

The remaining primary hue not involved in its mixture - hence a primary hue

Secondary Hue Compliment Example

The secondary color orange is composed of red and yellow. The primary color not involved in that mixture is blue. Secondary Orange - Primary Blue are complements

Intermediate Hue Complimentary Example

To determine the complement of the intermediate hue yellow-orange, first take the complement of yellow (purple), then the complement of orange (blue), now combine them to make blue-purple

Goal of Funeral Home Decorating

To set a tone and create an atmosphere that is comforting and comfortable and one that provides relief from tension and adds dignity

Accent Color

Used in less than 50% area in a color scheme

Some colors calm and sooth us

Warm Colors

Simultaneous Contrast

When 2 hues are placed together and viewed at simultaneously, they influence each other

Juxtaposition

When anything is placed next to something else or when something superimposed over something else - viewing two things at the same time

Double Complement Color Harmony or Scheme Example

Yellow and Yellow-Orange - their complements are: Purple and Blue-Purple

Fringe

Your eyes will get so fatigued while staring at that pure color, you will see a 'fringe' of its complement at the same time.