Color TheoryColor Theory

Classic Color WheelClassic Color Wheel

Primary Colors:

Red

Yellow

Blue

Munsell Color WheelMunsell Color Wheel

Primary Colors:

Lt YellowGreen Green BlueBlue VioletRed

““Real Color” WheelReal Color” WheelPrimary Colors:Magenta

Yellow

Cyan

Green

Blue

Red

In this example the center bar experiences a hue shift.

In this example the center bar seems to changes in value.

In this example the center bar appears to change in tone.

Color SchemesColor Schemes

ComplimentaryComplimentary

Munsell SystemMunsell System

Traditional SystemTraditional System

•Colors are located opposite each other on a color wheel. •Creates contrast

MonochromatiMonochromaticc

Analogous Analogous

Munsell SystemMunsell System

Traditional Traditional SystemSystem

•Colors are located next to each other on a color wheel. •Creates Harmony

Warm and Warm and Cool Cool Temperature of a color scheme can present differing mood and emotion.

Dominant Color & ValueDominant Color & Value

Dominant color and value creates harmony Dominant color and value creates harmony and sets a stage for emphasis and contrast.and sets a stage for emphasis and contrast.