Accented Analogic

Accented analogic color schemes are combinations of analogous and complementary color schemes. In addition to colors that are adjacent to each other, it uses a complementary accent at its opposite.

 

Tetrad (double complementary)

The tetradic or double complementary color scheme uses four colors arranged into two complementary pairs.

Analogous

Analogous color schemes use colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Analogous schemes are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes use colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

Triad

A triadic color scheme uses colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel.

Monochromatic
Monochrome selections are simply one color from the color wheel.