complementary colors are located in equilateral triangle on the color wheel.
where are complementary colors located on the color wheel?
equilateral triangle
color schemes can also contain different shades of a single color; for example, a color scheme that mixes different shades of green, ranging from very light (almost white) to very dark.





























analogous colors are colors next to each other on the wheel. for example, yellow and green.





























monochromic colors are different shades of the same color. for example, light blue, indigo, and cyan blue.





























complementary colors are colors across from each other on a color wheel. for example, blue and orange.
color wheel
complementary colors exist opposite each other on the color wheel. they create the most contrast and therefore greatest visual tension by virtue of how dissimilar they are.





























section::::types.:complementary colors.:split-complementary colors.





























split-complementary colors are like complementary colors, except one of the complements is split into two nearby analogous colors. this maintains the tension of complementary colors while simultaneously introducing more visual interest with more variety.





























section::::types.:triads.
harmony (color)