Colour theory has the goal of predicting or specifying the colour combinations that would work well together or appear harmonious.
The 12 point colour wheel has been adopted as the principle tool for defining these basic relationships. These colour combinations are offered to help you mix and match your favorite colours.
Beadworks has provided examples of Complimentary and Triadic colour palettes.
Click to view Complimentary Color Palettes.
The triadic colour palette uses three colours equally spaced around the colour wheel. This scheme is popular because it offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony and colour richness. Triadic colour harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. Try letting one colour dominate and use the two others for accent.
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Red-Orange, Blue-Violet, Yellow-Green
Triadic palettes uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel. This scheme is popular because it offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony and color richness. Triadic color harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. Try letting one color dominate and use the two others for accent.
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Red, Blue, Yellow
Triadic palettes uses three colours equally spaced around the colour wheel. This scheme is popular because it offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony and colour richness. Triadic colour harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. Try letting one colour dominate and use the two others for accent.
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Red-Violet, Blue-Green, Yellow-Orange
Triadic palettes uses three colours equally spaced around the colour wheel. This scheme is popular because it offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony and colour richness. Triadic colour harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. Try letting one colour dominate and use the two others for accent.
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Violet, Green, Orange
Triadic palettes uses three colours equally spaced around the colour wheel. This scheme is popular because it offers strong visual contrast while retaining harmony and colour richness. Triadic colour harmonies tend to be quite vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated versions of your hues. Try letting one colour dominate and use the two others for accent.
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