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Color Selection for Message Design

Introduction Unit 1 High- and Low-Keyed Colors Definition Effects Quiz Scenario Quiz Unit 2 Warm and Cool Colors Definition Effects Quiz Scenario Quiz Unit 3 Color Combinations Definition Effects Quiz Scenario Quiz Unit 4 Psychology of Colors Effects Quiz Scenario Quiz Final Exam! Final Exam Summary

Color Combinations There are three primary color combinations: analogous color, complementary color, and split complementary color. In order to understand the concept of color combinations, it is a good idea to refer back to the color wheel. Analogous Color Analogous colors are colors next to each other on the color wheel. For example, orange, reddish orange, and red are analogous colors. × × ×   Examples of Analogous Color Complementary Color Complementary colors are colors placed opposite on the color wheel. For example, greenish blue and reddish orange are complementary colors. × ×   Examples of Complementary Color Split Complementary Color Split complementary colors consist of a color and two colors next to that color’s complementary. For example, violet, yellowish green, and yellowish orange are split complementary colors. × × ×   Examples of Split Complementary Color << Unit 2 Scenario Quiz | Effects >>