Color Theory
Color is a strong tool in photo Color Schemes: 2 Pictures 1 complimentary 1 monochromatic
Complimentary Colors They “push” each other Directly opposite on the color wheel Red/green Blue/orange Violet(purple)/yellow They “push” each other They make each other more vibrant when placed next to each other They look GOOD together
Monochromatic Color Scheme Monochromatic: variations in lightness and saturation of a single color. This scheme looks clean and elegant. Monochromatic colors go well together, producing a soothing effect. The monochromatic scheme is very easy on the eyes, especially with blue or green hues.
Monochromatic Colors Different Shades of one color
Homework: Multiple Colors (2)