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a color wheel with different colors in the center and arrows pointing up to each other

Complimentary Colors "Life is a great big canvas...Throw all the color on it you can"... The complementary color scheme is made of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. This scheme looks best when you put a warm color against a cool color, for example, red versus green-blue. The complementary scheme is intrinsically high-contrast. When using the complementary scheme, it is important to choose a dominant color and use its complementary color for accents. Using one color…

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a painting of a woman in green and red

Digication ePortfolio :: Renata Ralbovsky's Fine Arts E-Portfolio by ePortfolio Scholars at CUNY La Guardia Community College. HUA 115 - Color Theory Course Description: This course is an introduction to the theory and application of color in two dimensional designs. The basic principle of design was demonstrated in relation to the interaction of colors. Students developed two dimensional designs through techniques in color mixing and collage. Assignment Descriptions: 1. Value

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the color wheel with two arrows pointing to each other

Although colors are a part of our daily lives, there are many variations to them and their uses that not everyone may take advantage of it. Take split-complementary colors, for example.

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a color wheel with different colors in the middle and one on each side, labeled adme

Finding a correct color combination is one of the most important steps in designing a stylish and holistic look. This is why we’re offering you this cheat sheet, so you’ll always hit the bullseye when choosing clothes and interior decor.

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an abstract painting with blue and yellow circles in the middle, on a purple background

This image shows a design with color harmony. The color scheme used in the design is split-complementary. The bright yellow is the one being complemented by the blue and purple. The main color, yellow, has a bright chroma while the split-complementary colors are darker hue. This helps us know which color complimented.

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