Instructional design/Color Selection for Message Design/Unit3 Definition
Color Selection for Message Design |
Unit 1 High- and Low-Keyed Colors Unit 2 Warm and Cool Colors Unit 3 Color Combinations Unit 4 Psychology of Colors Final Exam! |
Color Combinations editThere are three primary color combinations: analogous color, complementary color, and split complementary color. In order to understand the concept of color combinations, it is a good idea to refer back to the color wheel. Analogous Color editAnalogous colors are colors next to each other on the color wheel. For example, orange, reddish orange, and red are analogous colors. Examples of Analogous Color editComplementary Color editComplementary colors are colors placed opposite on the color wheel. For example, greenish blue and reddish orange are complementary colors. Examples of Complementary Color editSplit Complementary Color editSplit complementary colors consist of a color and two colors next to that color’s complementary. For example, violet, yellowish green, and yellowish orange are split complementary colors. Examples of Split Complementary Color edit
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