Split complementary color scheme art

Learn how to master split complementary colors, one of the most basic and most approachable color schemes (aka the compound color scheme).

This image shows a design with color harmony. The color scheme used in the design is split-complementary. The bright yellow is the one being complemented by the blue and purple. The main color, yellow, has a bright chroma while the split-complementary colors are darker hue. This helps us know which color complimented.

Great designs thrive on excellent color selection. And anyone who's ever designed anything knows how frustrating it can be to create unique colors. Well, that experience is about to get a whole lot better.

I worked on a larger scale today and drew this cup of coffee as a thank you to a friend of mine here at work.

In this picture there is red, green, yellow, and blue. Red and green are complementary. Blue and orange are complementary.

"Split Complementary Colors" by Bev Larson This is just a simple purple glass and beads, juxtaposed with what seem to be yellow apples...

Split complementary

Explore Ana Perez's board "Split Complements" on Pinterest. | See more about Professional wrestling, Green and Typography.

Elements of Art & Principles of Design Study Guide - Ms. Mack's Art Classroom