Neutral schemes, like analogous harmonies, are formed by taking the colors on either side of a chosen color but at half the distance. Frequently found in web design, analogous schemes, when paired with a complementary color for contrast, can offer great versatility. Analogous colorsĪnalogous harmonies are created by selecting the colors directly adjacent to a chosen color. Tetradic schemes are an excellent starting point for creating color palettes fine tune them using color shades, tints and tones. Tetradic color harmonies are formed by two sets of complementary colors 60 degrees apart on the color wheel.

Like complementary colors, triadic schemes tend to be very bright with a high contrast and work best when one color dominates. Triadic harmonies consist of three colors equidistant from one another on the color wheel. Complementary colors have a high contrast and can be very effective as accent colors when paired with a more neutral palette. Complementary colorsĬolors that are directly opposite one another on the color wheel are known as complementary colors.

Also known as color chords, color harmonies are useful when exploring a possible color palette, or can be used as a standalone color scheme. Color HarmoniesĬolor harmonies are particularly pleasing combinations of two or more colors derived from their relationship on a color wheel. After selecting a color, experiment with different harmonies by using the dropdown below the color picker. Input Hex, RGB, HSL or CMYK values to search for a particular color in the fields below the color swatch click the swatch to add it to your palette. Use the color picker by clicking and dragging your cursor inside the picker area to highlight a color on the right.

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