1. Color Harmonies

2.                                                                                         
Monochromatic
The monochromatic color scheme uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single color. This scheme looks clean and elegant. Monochromatic colors go well together, producing a soothing effect.

3. COLOR HAS THREE DIMENSIONS OR QUALITIES:
Hue
Value
Intensity

4. The name given to a color.
HUE
The name given to a color.
RED YELLOW VIOLET

5. The lightness or darkness of a color
VALUE
The lightness or darkness of a color

6. Made by adding white to a color so that it is lighter.
TINT
Made by adding white to a color so that it is lighter.
HUE WHITE TINT = +

7. Made by adding black to a color so that it is darker.
SHADE
Made by adding black to a color so that it is darker.
+ =
HUE BLACK SHADE

8. The brightness or dullness of a color. FUSCHIA - HIGH INTENSITY
OLIVE LOW INTENSITY

9. A GUIDE TO STUDY HOW TO CHOOSE AND COMBINE COLORS
COLOR WHEEL
A GUIDE TO STUDY HOW TO CHOOSE AND COMBINE COLORS

10. PRIMARY HUES Pure and basic Cannot be made from any other colors
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
Pure and basic
Cannot be made from any other colors
All other colors are made from these
Equal distance from each other on color wheel

11. SECONDARY COLORS Made by mixing equal amounts of 2 primary colors
Found halfway between the primary hues on the wheel +
ORANGE = + =
GREEN + =
VIOLET

12. Analogous Colors
Color scheme with colors near each other on the color wheel

13. Complimentary
Contrasting schemes use shades from opposite segments on the color wheel. Contrasting bold primary and secondary colors - red and green, yellow and violet, or blue and orange - will create a very dramatic look.

14. Split-complimentary
A juxtaposition of any hue and the two colors located on either sides of its complement.

15. Triadic
Any combination of the primary hues: red, yellow, and blue; and their tints and shades.  
Any combination of the secondary colors: violet, orange, and green; and their tints and shades.

16. Neutral
Neutral colors primarily consist of a selection grays, beiges, tans, creams and taupe. Black, white, and gray are not on the color wheel, but are the basis for neutral color harmonies.