Color Schemes Explained | color choosing
Share:ColorYourWorld,BoldlyMostofusunderstandthebasicsofthecolorwheel:fromprimaryandsecondarycolorstohowcertaincolorcombinationsworktogether.However,howyouinterpretthecolorwheelcanbesomuchmorethansimplyknowinghowtomixandminglered,yellow,blue,orange,purpleandgreen.Knowingthevariouscolorschemeshelpsboostourcolorknowledge.And,thisisessentialforcreatives,suchasartistsanddesigners.Below,artistPattiMollica[1]breaksdownsomeofthemostcommoncolorschemes.Shealsoquicklydemonstrateshowdifferentcolorschem...
Most of us understand the basics of the color wheel: from primary and secondary colors to how certain color combinations work together. However, how you interpret the color wheel can be so much more than simply knowing how to mix and mingle red, yellow, blue, orange, purple and green. Knowing the various color schemes helps boost our color knowledge. And, this is essential for creatives, such as artists and designers. Below, artist Patti Mollica[1] breaks down some of the most common color schemes. She also quickly demonstrates how different color schemes impact the same composition, excerpted from her book, How to Paint Fast Loose and Bold. Enjoy!
Color wheel with primary, secondary and tertiary hues; primary colors include: blue, yellow and red; secondary colors include: orange, violet and green; and tertiary colors include: yellow-orange, red-orange, red-violet, blue-violet, blue-green an... Color Your World, Boldly