Color Theory

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Color Theory

The Basics: Primary Colors

The Basics: Secondary Colors

The Basics: Tertiary Colors

Categories of Color: Cool Colors

Categories of Color: Warm Colors

Categories of Color: Neutral Colors

Value, Shade, Tint, Tone, Intensity

Hue

Value

Shades

Tints

Color Schemes: Monochromatic

Monochromatic Examples

Monochromatic Examples 2

Monochromatic Examples 3

Monochromatic Examples 4

Color Schemes: Complimentary

Complimentary 2

Complimentary Examples 1

Complimentary Examples 2

Complimentary Examples 3

Color Schemes: Triadic

Triadic Example 1

Analogous Colors

Analogous Colors 2

Analogous Example

Contrasting Colors

Contrasting Colors 2

Contrasting Colors 3
Author: Jaeme Allen

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