COLOR HARMONIES

Color Harmony

• a pleasing combination of colors

• Based on positions on the color wheel

Monochromatic

• Uses a single hue• Value and/or intensity• Accents of neutrals• Rooms appear larger

Analogous

• Related hues• Hues that are next to

each other• 3-5 hues are used

Split-Complementary

• One hue with two hues adjacent to its complement

Dominant color

Contrasting colors

Complementary

• Using two colors directly opposite each other

• Bright and dramatic• Best if contrast is

lessened

Double-Complementary

• Two colors and their complements

• Four colors are used

Triadic

• 3 colors equally distant from each other

Assignment

1. In groups of three (I will assign) choose who is going to illustrate which color harmonies.

2. Each person should complete two illustrations. *All color harmonies need to be represented.

3. Do not write which color harmony your illustration is representing.

4. When all illustrations are completed, another group will be assessing your assignment.