1. Monochromatic
A color scheme based on one hue.

2. Monochromatic

3. Monochromatic

4. Monochromatic

5. Analogous
A color scheme based on colors next to each other on the color wheel.
Usually 3 or 4 colors.

6. Analogous

8. Complementary
A color scheme based on colors across from each other on the color wheel.
Usually 2 colors.

9. Complementary Colors

10. Complementary Colors

11. Complementary Colors

12. Complementary Colors

13. Warm Colors Red, orange, and yellow. Remind us of fire and sun.
Called “advancing hues” because they seem closer than they actually are.

14. Warm Colors

15. Warm Colors

16. Cool Colors Blue, green, and violet. Remind us of sky and water.
Called “receding hues” because they seem farther away than they actually are.

17. Cool Colors

18. Cool Colors

19. Triadic Colors
Three colors equidistant from one another on the color wheel.