Understanding the Color Wheel

The color wheel is a fundamental tool in color theory that organizes colors in a logical sequence. It helps designers and artists understand color relationships and create harmonious color schemes.

Interactive Color Wheel

A traditional 12-color wheel showing primary, secondary, and tertiary colors

Primary Colors

Red, Blue, and Yellow are the foundation colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors.

Secondary Colors

Green, Orange, and Purple are created by mixing two primary colors together.

Tertiary Colors

Created by mixing a primary and secondary color, resulting in six additional colors.

How to Use the Color Wheel

1. Complementary Colors

Colors directly opposite each other on the wheel create high contrast and vibrant looks.

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2. Analogous Colors

Colors next to each other on the wheel create serene and comfortable designs.

3. Triadic Colors

Three colors evenly spaced around the wheel offer vibrant contrast while maintaining harmony.