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Color Schemes

Color Schemes. Fashion Design, Textiles & Merchandising. What is a color scheme?. A color scheme is a plan for using a color or combination of colors Six basic color schemes Monochromatic Analogous Complementary Split-Complementary Triadic Accented Neutral. Monochromatic.

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Color Schemes

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  1. Color Schemes Fashion Design, Textiles & Merchandising

  2. What is a color scheme? • A color scheme is a plan for using a color or combination of colors • Six basic color schemes • Monochromatic • Analogous • Complementary • Split-Complementary • Triadic • Accented Neutral

  3. Monochromatic • Arrangement of values and intensities of one hue • Ex: Very pale blue shirt, navy blue suit, and a medium blue tie

  4. Analogous • Arrangement that uses two or more colors that are side-by-side on the color wheel • Analogous colors schemes blend better when colors are similar in value and intensity • Red and Red-violet blend better than pink and red-violet

  5. Complementary • A grouping of colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel • Ex: red and green, blue and orange • Can create a very bold effect when colors have the same intensity • A softer effect can be achieved when the colors are of different values and intensities • Ex: pink and forest green

  6. Split-Complementary • Uses one color with the two colors on either side of its direct compliment • Ex: Orange, blue-green, blue-violet • More common and easier to wear because the combinations are less bold • Often used in plaid or print fabric

  7. Triadic • Uses three colors that are equal distance from one another on the color wheel • Ex: Primary colors • Bold and bright or soft and dull depending on the intensity used

  8. Neutrals • Neutral Colors • Black • White • Gray • Navy • Beige • Can be used to create dramatic effects

  9. Neutrals • Black • Worn alone = very sophisticated, “classic” evening wear • White • Worn alone = associations with wealth • Navy • Often the color of professionalism

  10. Neutrals • Beige • Considered a warm color • Combines well with most any other color • Gray • Can be calming (low intensity, tint) • Darker shades = seriousness and businesslike • Combing tints and shades of gray contribute to an air of formality

  11. Accented Neutrals • Since neutrals have no hue, they combine well with most other colors • Accented Neutral Color Scheme • Mixing a neutral with a small amount of color • Ex: Gray dress with red belt • Often used to create a focal point in the outfit • Ex: bright belt accents waist, scarf accents face, etc.

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