ARTROOM
the study of how colors interact with one another and how they affect perception, emotion, and appearance.
COLOR THEORY
Color Harmony
The combinations of colors that naturally work well together.
Complementary: colors Opposite on the wheel; Creates high contrast. (e.g blue & yellow, red & green)
Analogous: colors Next to each other; Creates a harmonious look (eg. blue, blue-green, green)
Triadic: Three evenly spaced colors; Bold but balanced (red, yellow, blue)
Monochromatic: Different shades and tints of the same color
the color wheel
organizes colors based on their relationships.
Primary colors: Red, blue, yellow.
Secondary colors: Green, orange, purple (made by mixing primary colors)
Tertiary colors: Colors made by mixing a primary and a secondary color (like blue-green or red-orange)
Warm vs. Cool Colors
Warm: Red, orange, yellow. Often feel energetic, inviting, or bold.
Cool: Blue, green, purple. Often feel calming, elegant, or serene.