Applying Color Theory
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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.
The Complementary Colors
Harmonizing colors (known as the balancing color), are colors. These two colors lives located opposite each other on the color wheel. Therefore they remain as the opposite or opposing coordinate colors.
There are five colors between each complementary set around the color wheel. When placed next to each other, the contrast makes each color appear more radiant than it does when standing alone.
They contrast and balance one another. The three basic “primary” complementary color sets include:
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• Red opposite Green
• Blue opposite Orange
• Yellow opposite Purple
Complementary colors are pairs of colors that lie opposite each other on the color wheel. When used together, they create a striking contrast that can make each color appear more vibrant. The basic complementary color pairs are:
• Red and Green
• Blue and Orange
• Yellow and Purple
Complementary colors are often used in design and art to create dynamic and visually appealing compositions. Their high contrast can draw attention and create a sense of balance.
