Applying Color Theory
Dennis's
The Art of Color Theory Series
The color wheel is an essential tool for artists, providing a visual representation of colors arranged according to their chromatic relationship. By having the color wheel as a guide, artists can explore analogous themes, complementary colors, and triadic color schemes, along with how to appropriately mix colors to achieve the desired saturation, value, and hue. Understanding the color wheel is crucial for artists to convey their creativity and express emotions in their works.
Triadic Colors
Triadic Colors
Three Evenly Spaced Colors
A triadic color scheme is the application of a combination of three evenly spaced colors around the color wheel with three colors separating them. Used for generating a stable and visually appealing creation.
In this coloring, one plays the major color, while the other two colors function as acute accents and remain dependent on the dominant color. Triadic color combinations are a popular choice for creating vibrant and dynamic designs.
A BOWL OF VIOLET AND YELLOWS Still-life Flowers 16hX20w Oil on Canvas © Dennis Lee Brown 6-2024 Dennis Fine Art (AAR) The Summer of 2024 IMG-E0590-795USD
The solution to an effective triadic color scheme is to select a dominant color that sets the tone for the scheme. Now then pair it with two evenly spaced colors around the color wheel. This grouping establishes a balanced and visually appealing structure while delivering contrast and coordination. The Triadic color schemes consist of:
• Red, Blue, Yellow
• Green, Orange, Purple
• Blue-violet, Yellow-orange, Red-green
