I did some research on color schemes as this project required the use of color harmonies.
In color theory, a color scheme is the choice of colors used in design for a range of media. They are often used to create style and appeal.
There are 8 types of basic color schemes:
- Complementary: Complementary or opposite colors from the color wheel
- Split Complementary: Three colors—the main color and colors from either side of its complement
- Triad: Three colors from equidistant points on the color wheel
- Monochromatic: Different shades and depths of a single color
- Analogous: The main color and the colors from either side of it on the color wheel
- Neutral: Uses a color that has been reduced by adding black
- Achromatic: No color—just blacks, whites and grays
- Secondary: Green, purple and orange used together
Examples:
- Red, Yellow-Green and Blue-Green
- Yellow, Blue-Violet and Red-Violet
- Green, Red-Violet and Red-Orange
I chose the use of the split complementary color scheme for my panels as it provides the visual interest of a complementary color scheme and allows the use of more colors.
The images above are my references for the color scheme that has been implemented for my panels.