Monochromatic Color Scheme |
Definition: A color scheme created by putting together different values, hues, tints, and shades from the same color.
Explanation: This picture is an example of a monochromatic color scheme because each of the outfits are orange; however, all of the colors of orange in the outfits are different shades, values, hues, or tints. |
Neutral Color Scheme
Accented Color Scheme |
Definition: A color scheme created by putting together an outfit made up of neutral colors and adding an colored accessory to it.
Explanation: These outfits are examples of an accented color scheme because they consist of mostly neutral garments and have a colored accessory like an orange bag for example. |
Triadic Color Scheme
Split Complementary Color Scheme |
Definition: A color scheme created by combining three colors and taking one color, such as red, looking at it's complimentary color, then using the two colors right next to the compliment.
Explanation: This outfit is an example of a split complementary scheme because the pants are a red-orange, and then green and blue are the colors right next to it's compliment. |
Analogous Color Scheme |
Definition: A color scheme created by combining 3 or more colors that are adjacent to each other into an outfit.
Explanation: This is an example of an analogous color scheme because the model is wearing purple, purple-red, and red, which are all next to each other or adjacent to each other on the color wheel. |