Color Theory
Color Theory: Creating color harmony is an art, not a science.
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3 min readApr 11, 2022
Color harmony is a color theory defined by selecting colors used to create an appealing or pleasing look versus a jarring or ‘loud’ design. It’s closely related to tints and shades, and color schemes.
Color harmony is influenced by culture, emotion, and even psychology.
There are a few different types of color harmony:
- Monochromatic: Colors that are close to each other on the color wheel.
- Analogous: Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
- Complementary: Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.
- Triadic: Colors that are evenly spaced out on the color wheel.
When it comes to creating color harmony in your designs, there is no one right answer. It’s an art, not a science. The best way to figure out what works is to experiment and see what looks best to your eye. However, there are a few general guidelines that can help you get started.
Some tips for creating color harmony:
- Start with one color as your base or foundation. You can then build from there by adding colors that are similar or complementary to it.
