Web Design and Color

Neighboring Colors

Neighboring Colors, also called analogic, are located next to each other on a colorwheel.

These combinations produce color harmony and can suggest feelings of unity.

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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. Example Template

Adding a contrasting black to monolithic makes the color combo monochromatic and a little more interesting.

Triads are used to produce contrasting 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.