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.
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.