Beadworks UK - Color Palettes - Complementary Colours
Color 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.
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Complimentary Colors
When placed next to each other, complementary colours make each other appear brighter. Choose an accent bead in a complimentary colour if your goal is to show off the colour of your principle bead. Dark shades of one colour can be effectively mixed with light colours of complimentary colour for added riche ness.
In this jewellery example, the blue green of the cord beautifully accents the dark red-orange of the pendant. Colorful stringing materials can do more than simply hold your bead or pendant, they can compliment its colour.
Blue-Green
&
Red-Orange
In this jewellery example, the lights and darks of red and green are paired for a sophisticated, rich look. The bright reds and greens in the middle have been left out, yet the complimentary colours still harmoniously enrich each other.
Green & Red
In this jewellery example, the lights and darks of red and green are paired for a sophisticated, rich look. The bright reds and greens in the middle have been left out, yet the complimentary colours still harmoniously enrich each other.
Yellow-Green
& Red-Violet
In this jewellery example, the lights and darks of red and green are paired for a sophisticated, rich look. The bright reds and greens in the middle have been left out, yet the complimentary colours still harmoniously enrich each other.
Yellow & Violet
In this jewellery example, the lights and darks of red and green are paired for a sophisticated, rich look. The bright reds and greens in the middle have been left out, yet the complimentary colours still harmoniously enrich each other.
Yellow-Orange & Blue-Violet
In this jewellery example, the lights and darks of red and green are paired for a sophisticated, rich look. The bright reds and greens in the middle have been left out, yet the complimentary colours still harmoniously enrich each other.
Orange & Blue
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