Master The Art Of Color Harmony With Effective Color Schemes

There are countless color combinations used in art, design, and decoration. In today’s blog, Jorz.art stands ready to be your guide, unveiling a selection of color schemes that will help you achieve color harmony!

1. Monochromatic 

The monochromatic rule is based on using variations of a dominant color to create color harmony. This process is quite simple and easy to do, so designs using monochrome color schemes always create a pleasant feeling for the viewer. Sometimes you will feel that these designs are quite monotonous. And one difficulty you may encounter when using a monochromatic color scheme is creating emphasis for some details in your design.

An example of this rule is when we choose orange as the main color, then we use variations such as light orange, dark orange, or basic orange to create uniformity. and sophistication.

2. Complementary  

The complementary rule is based on using colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel to create balance and emphasis. This method contrasts with the Monochromatic and analogous methods because it emphasizes contrast. This rule creates dynamic and energetic color splashes for the design. For example, red and green, blue and orange pairs are complementary contrasting pairs. When used together, these colors create balance and attract attention.

3. Triadic  

If the design requires multiple colors, you can use the triadic method. This is one of the safest color mixing principles. This method uses 3 colors located at 3 different corners of the color circle to create an isosceles triangle. For example, the colors red, green, and blue have a triadic contrast. This type of contrast creates balance and brightness. When using triadic contrast, the work will have a strong and vibrant effect.

4. Tetradic (Rectangular) 

    Rectangular is often used by experienced designers because it is difficult to balance. The tetradic rule is based on using four colors from the color wheel to form a square to create balance and coordination. For example, if the primary color is green, tetradic contrast would use all four colors: green, red, blue, and orange (two complementary color pairs).

5. Tetradic (Square) 

The tetradic (square) rule is a color rule in design and art based on using four colors from the color wheel to create balance and coordination. The selected colors form a square on the color wheel. When using the tetradic rule, you choose one dominant color and then three other colors so that they form a square on the color wheel. The colors in the tetradic square create variety and contrast, with each color having a special role. For example, consider using the tetradic rule with the dominant color being blue. We can choose the remaining three colors on the tetradic square, for example, yellow, orange, and purple. By combining these colors in a design or painting, we can create balance and unique combinations of colors.

6. Analogous 

The analogous rule is based on using adjacent colors on the color wheel to create balance and coordination. This method is often chosen when the design does not require high contrast. For example, the colors blue, green, and sky blue have an analogous contrast. This type of contrast creates harmony and a strong connection between colors. When using analogous contrast, the work will have a unified and natural appearance.

7. Split Complementary 

The Split Complementary rule is based on using one dominant color and two colors that contrast with the dominant color on the color wheel to create balance. This method is quite similar to complementary, except that it uses more colors. The contrast in this method will not be too sharp compared to Complementary, but in return you will be able to use more colors. Alternating complementary color schemes are the perfect choice if you want your work to become attractive and impressive to viewers at first sight. 

This color mixing technique uses three colors at three different angles on the color wheel to create an isosceles diagonal. In addition, you can use a fourth color with the requirement that this color be symmetrical with one of the two colors that make up the bottom two of the two diagonal lines. For example, if the main color is blue, the split complementary contrast would use green and orange-yellow (the complementary color of blue). When using this type of rule, a primary color will combine with two secondary colors while still maintaining contrast and harmony.

These are just some of the popular color schemes, and there are many different ways to get creative and play with color. The choice of color scheme depends on the intended use and the meaning you want to convey through your work.  To better understand how colors are created, you can learn more about the Color wheel. Jorz.art hopes that today’s blog has helped you better understand color schemes and how to apply them to create harmony in your work of art!