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Harmony and Contrast. Harmony. Colours close to each other on colour wheel Easy on the eye Creates a relaxing image. Harmony and Contrast. Contrast. Colours far apart on the colour wheel Eye catching Makes objects stand out Complimentary
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Harmony and Contrast • Harmony • Colours close to each other on colour wheel • Easy on the eye • Creates a relaxing image
Harmony and Contrast • Contrast • Colours far apart on the colour wheel • Eye catching • Makes objects stand out • Complimentary e.g. the green makes the red look redder, and the red makes the the green look greener
Warm and Cool Colours Warm Cool • Reds, Yellows, Oranges • Advancing Colours e.g. appear to be closer • Blues, Greens, Violets • Receding Colours e.g. appear to be further away
Tints and Shades Tint Shade • Add white to make a tint • Pale pastel colours give the impression of softness • Add black or grey to add a shade • Dark shades make objects appear heavy
Tips for Choosing a Colour Scheme • Any colours near each other (within any third of the colour wheel) will always work together to create a harmonious colour scheme or • Any two colours which are opposite each other on the colour wheel look good together and make a bold statement or • Any three colours which are equally spaced on the colour wheel work together to make an exciting scheme