When we first explored the color wheel and experimented with various color combinations, we found it to be extremely helpful in lending us new eyes with which to see our wardrobes. This was so useful the first time around, that we decided to revisit the color modules and to challenge ourselves to a review session using our summer wardrobes. In our first review session we reexamined Neutrals and Neutrals with a Pop, and for the second review session, we tackled Complementary Colors and the Two-Thirds Rule.
This week we will review Triads and Analogous Colors. To read more about this color mix lesson, click here…
Module 3: Triads and Analogous Colors
Triads:
Triads are hues that are equidistant on the color wheel. They can create a colorful and bold mix, but can also threaten to compete with each other for attention. Examples include blue, red, and yellow or orange, green, and purple. Of course, creating a triad with fully saturated, bright hues is often a formula for looking like a German Expressionist painting. Triads comprised of tertiary or intermediate colors, however, can be more subtle but still interesting. Examples would include: blue-violet, yellow-green, and red-orange or red-violet, yellow-orange, and blue-green.
Triads, originally uploaded by academichic.Analogous colors:
Unlike complementary colors or triads, analogous colors are not found far apart from each other on the color wheel. These colors are neighbors and play subtly off each other. While a blue and green scheme may seem like a natural choice, other analogous combinations — such as red and orange — may not be as obvious. If we include the tertiary or intermediate hues in the color wheel, an analogous scheme could also pair violet with red-violet or yellow with yellow-orange. Too close for comfort? We’ll find out.
Red and Orange, originally uploaded by academichic.
Analogous Colors – Blue, Blue-Green, and Green, originally uploaded by academichic.A. and E. tend to wear analogous colors in the cool blue-green families, while S. gravitates to the warm families of red and violet.
Homework:
We are going to try these types of color combinations out this week using our summer wardrobes. If you do too, drop us a comment and let us know!
This is so, so helpful. Everytime I read it I get great wardrobe ideas. I have also decided to by myself a colour wheel so I can use this system really well.
Great work, ladies!
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