Split-complementary colors
One color plus the two neighbors of its complement. High contrast, but easier to balance than a straight complement.
Also called split complementary, split-complementary
A split-complementary scheme takes a base color and, instead of its direct opposite, uses the two hues on either side of that opposite.
You get much of the energy of complementary colors with less tension.
Guides that cover Split-complementary 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.
- 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.