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How to Plan Colour Schemes in Art

Colour Schemes in Art

Colour schemes in art refer to the organised and intentional use of colours to create specific aesthetic or emotional effects in a piece. They are essential for creating harmony, balance, and mood in visual compositions.

Different Types of Colour Schemes are Mentioned Below:

Monochromatic Colour Scheme

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This scheme uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single colour. It is simple and harmonious, often creating a soothing effect.

Analogous Colour Scheme

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This scheme uses colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel. These colours usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.

Complementary Colour Scheme

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This scheme uses colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel. This high-contrast combination is very vibrant and is often used to make elements stand out.

Split-Complementary Colour Scheme

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This is a variation of the complementary scheme. It uses a base colour and the two colours adjacent to its complementary colour. This provides high contrast like the complementary scheme but with less tension.

Triadic Colour Scheme

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This scheme uses three colours that are evenly spaced around the colour wheel. It offers strong visual contrast while retaining balance and colour richness.

Tetradic Colour Scheme (Double Complementary / Rectangular)

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This scheme uses two complementary colour pairs. This rich colour scheme offers plenty of possibilities for colour variation and is best used with one dominant colour and the others as accents.

Square Colour Scheme

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This scheme is similar to the tetradic scheme but with all four colours spaced evenly around the colour wheel. It provides balance and visual interest.

Warm and Cool Colour Schemes

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Warm colour schemes use colours like red, orange, and yellow, which evoke warmth and energy. Cool colour schemes use colours like blue, green, and purple, which evoke calmness and tranquillity.

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