Before you start combining colors and mixing them togheter you should look up a few things about the color theory. Once you get this out your way the only limit is your imagination. However don’t get carried away as there are a couple important aspects you should bare in mind. Here are some tips on how to get you started.
First of all use the color wheel. The color wheel is simple yet brilliant concept which sits color one next to the other in order of hue and saturation. Use it! Naturally, some colors look great together whilst others form an eye-scratching combination. In order to avoid these mix-ups I’m going to introduce you to a number of concepts.
Use colors that are located next to each other in the color wheel better known as analogous colors. They can be used to create relaxing color schemes which are relaxing and pleasing to the eye. By manipulating the hues and the saturation you can achieve incredible results using only the same two or three colors. Try starting with combination such as green, yellow-green, yellow or red, red-orange and orange.
As we all know every single thing or concept has an opposite. The same is true for color. There are called complementary colors and are situated on different end of the color wheel diameter. If you want to catch someone’s eye this is the way to go. Creating great contrast, these combinations are brighter and more vivid. You can start by using red and green or blue and orange and then take it from there.
If you still found you find yourself faced with a conundrum then turn to nature. As is the case with most things, Mother Nature holds the patent. The natural colors that surround us are usually harmonious and pleasing, even though they don’t always respect the color theory. For more information look up Judy Litt’s library of color combinations for the Web.
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