Understanding Color Schemes With The Color Wheel
By Pamela Cole Harris, About.com Guide
The color wheel is a great tool for home decorating. All color schemes used in design are based on this wheel. Knowing how to use the wheel and pick colors which harmonize and compliment will help you find a color scheme that can create a eye-pleasing design to enhance your home.
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- The Color Wheel
- Know Your Primary Colors
- Knowing Secondary Colors
- Identifying Tertiary Colors
- Analagous Color Schemes
- Complementary Color Scheme
- Split Complementary Color Scheme
- Understanding a Triad Color Scheme
- Value and Intensity or Saturation of Color
- Color Temperature
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