Web Design and Color
Neighboring Colors
Neighboring Colors, also called analogic, are located next to each other on the colorwheel.
These combinations produce color harmony and can suggest feelings of unity.
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Monolithic and Monochromatic Color Combinations
The monolithic approach to color uses different shades of the same color. Their first impression can be very subtle, soothing and at times if overdone, boring. |
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Adding a contrasting black makes the color combo monochromatic and more interesting. |
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Triads
Triads are often used to produce pleasing color combinations. These are made up of 3 colors that lie at equal distances from each other on the wheel. Thus red, blue and yellow would form a triad, as would orange, green and violet. |
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