Color theory - schemas Flashcards
What is a monochromatic color scheme?
A monochromatic color scheme in color theory is a palette that uses different shades, tints, and tones of a single hue or color.
To create a monochromatic color scheme, you can start with a base color (hue) and then adjust its brightness, saturation, and contrast to generate various shades (darker versions), tints (lighter versions), and tones (mixtures with gray) of the same hue.
What is a analogous color scheme?
An analogous color scheme in color theory is a palette that uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel.
Typically, an analogous color scheme includes three or more colors that are situated next to each other on the color wheel.
What is a complementary color scheme?
A complementary color scheme in color theory refers to a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. This pairing creates a high contrast and visually striking effect, making the colors appear more vibrant when used together.
What is a split-complementary color scheme?
A split-complementary color scheme in color theory is a variation of the complementary color scheme. It involves choosing one base color and then using the two colors that are adjacent to its direct complement on the color wheel. This creates a combination of three colors that still provides strong contrast and visual interest, but with less tension than a standard complementary color scheme.
What is a triad color scheme?
A triad color scheme in color theory refers to a combination of three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.
To create a triad color scheme, you can start by selecting one color as your base, and then count four steps along the color wheel in either direction to find the other two colors.
What is a tetrad color scheme?
A tetrad color scheme in color theory refers to a combination of four colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, creating a harmonious and balanced palette. In a tetrad color scheme, two sets of complementary colors are used, which means each color in the scheme has a direct opposite on the color wheel.
There are two common types of tetrad color schemes.
- Square Tetrad: In a square tetrad, the four colors are evenly spaced, forming a square on the color wheel.
- Rectangle Tetrad: In a rectangle (double-complementary) tetrad, two pairs of complementary colors are chosen, but the spacing between them is not equal. This forms a rectangle on the color wheel.
