Monochromatic colors
A palette built from one hue in different tints, shades and tones.
Also called monochromatic, monochrome palette
A monochromatic palette uses a single hue at different lightness and saturation levels. It always looks cohesive.
To keep it from feeling flat, make sure there is enough value contrast between the lightest and darkest colors.
Guides that cover Monochromatic colors
- Harmony What Is Color Harmony? Color harmony explained: complementary, analogous, triadic and other harmonies, and how balanced color relationships make a design feel right. Read on.
- Harmony What Is Color Harmony? Color harmony explained: complementary, analogous, triadic and other harmonies, and how balanced color relationships make a design feel right. Read on.