Begin on page 259 and take notes on the terms
below. Glue a mini color wheel beside the
definitions of the terms in red.
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Color schemes (color harmony)
Monochromatic
Analogous
Complementary
Split-complementary
Triadic
Neutral
Accented Neutral
Objective 3.03:
Implement color schemes in
housing interiors.
Color Schemes
 Groups
of colors that
work well together are
called color schemes
 Color schemes are
selected in order to create
a mood or set a tone
 Pleasing color schemes
can be created based on
the color wheel
1. Monochromatic
The
simplest color scheme because it uses a
single hue from the color wheel
Variation is achieved by changing the value
and/or intensity of the hue.
Monochromatic color schemes have a
soothing effect; but they can become
boring.
Monochromatic schemes can make a
room appear larger.
2. Analogous
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A color scheme using 3-5 colors next to each other on the
color wheel
Works best if you choose one dominate color and use
smaller amounts of the others
Since analogous colors are related, they blend together
well.
Yellow, Yellow-Green, Yellow-Orange, Orange
Yellow, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green
Blue, Blue-Green, Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow
3. Complementary
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A color scheme using colors opposite each
other on the color wheel
Complementary colors make each other look
brighter and more intense.
Violet and Yellow
Blue-Green, Red-Orange
Tints of Green and Red
Blue and Orange
4. Split Complementary
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A color scheme using one hue and the two
hues on each side of its complement.
Yellow, Red-Violet, Blue-Violet
Green, Red-Orange, Red-Violet
Yellow-Green, Violet, Red
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5. Triadic
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A color scheme using three colors equally
distance from each other on the color wheel
The triadic scheme offers high contrast while
retaining harmony.
Red, Yellow, Blue
Red-Violet, Yellow-Orange, Blue-Green
Violet, Orange, Green
6. Neutral
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A color scheme using
whites, blacks, grays
and beiges.
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Small amounts of color are sometimes added to
neutral color schemes to give the room more
interest
This scheme is called an accented neutral.
LET’S PRACTICE!
Accented Neutral
Neutral
Triadic
Tints of Green, Orange, Violet
Complementary
Tints of Red and Green
Monochromatic
Violet
Analogous
Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow
Split-Complementary
Violet, Yellow-Green, Yellow-Orange
One more time…….
Create Color Scheme Flash Cards
You will need:
 3 note cards
 6 mini color
wheels
 Color pencils
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Create 1 flash card for each
color scheme. (use front and
back).
Define the scheme.
Make an example on the mini
color wheel and attach to the
card.
Neutral colors are NOT on
the color wheel.
For the accented neutral
Create Two Color Schemes
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Choose a picture and fold in half
Choose 2 color schemes:
 Monochromatic
 Analogous
 Complement
 Split-complement
 Triadic
 Neutral or accented neutral
Color each of the 2 halves one of the color
schemes you chose
Attach a mini-color wheel to each side that
represents each color scheme