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Color Schemes

Color Schemes. Good Afternoon! 2/12/14. Today we are : Learning color vocabulary Learning about color schemes Coloring pictures with different color schemes. COLOR HAS THREE DIMENSIONS OR QUALITIES:. Hue Value Intensity. HUE. The name given to a color.

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Color Schemes

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  1. Color Schemes

  2. Good Afternoon! 2/12/14 • Today we are: • Learning color vocabulary • Learning about color schemes • Coloring pictures with different color schemes

  3. COLOR HAS THREEDIMENSIONS OR QUALITIES: • Hue • Value • Intensity

  4. HUE The name given to a color. RED YELLOW VIOLET

  5. VALUE The lightness or darkness of a color

  6. TINT Made by adding white to a color so that it is lighter. = + HUE WHITE TINT

  7. SHADE Made by adding black to a color so that it is darker. + = HUE BLACK SHADE

  8. Color Schemes • There are certain groups of colors that work together very well…they might be referred to as Color Schemes. • Make sure when using color schemes to select colors that you like. • There are some basic color schemes that have worked well for many years…

  9. Monochromatic • A color scheme using one color, and tints, tones and shades of that color.

  10. Analogous • A color scheme using colors next to each other on the color wheel. Note that even though these are very bright hues of 5 colors next to each other on the color wheel, that they are analogous, even though they are bright.

  11. Complementary • A color scheme using colors opposite each other on the color wheel. Note again that even though the colors are dulled red and green, they are still complementary.

  12. Double Complementary • A Color scheme using two sets of complementary colors.

  13. Split Complementary • A color scheme using one color, and the colors on either side of it’s complement.

  14. Triad • A color scheme using three colors equal distance from each other on the color wheel.

  15. Neutral • A color scheme using whites, blacks, grays and beiges.

  16. Warm Colors • Colors on the warm side of the spectrum…red, yellow, orange.

  17. Cool Colors • Colors on the cool side of the spectrum…blue, violet, green.

  18. Choosing Color Schemes… • Select your favorite color • Add to an established color scheme • Select colors based on the feelings or mood you wish to create. • Evaluate parts of the room that cannot be changed, then consider color choices that will complement existing furnishings. • Select colors that complement a particular work of art (quilt, favorite picture, etc.) • Select colors that complement a chosen fabric or wallpaper.

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