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Analogous Colors an-al-a- gus. What in the world does this word mean anyway?. An example would be the following sentence- “ Bad mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face- it’s just as bad”.
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Analogous Colorsan-al-a-gus What in the world does this word mean anyway?
An example would be the following sentence- “ Bad mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face- it’s just as bad” • The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines analogous as : Showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy.
Some synonyms to analogous would be: Alike, comparable, resembling, similar.
How does this relate to color? • Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other or within a 90 degree angle on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.
Analogous color schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Choosing colors next to one another on the color wheel can give your photographs flow and harmony.
Let’s take a look at some examples of analogous colors in nature. Choose the 3 correct analogous colors using a color wheel.
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Assignment In Fireworks create two different logos of your own choosingusing different analogous colors.