Color Theory

Classic Color Wheel Primary Colors: Red Yellow Blue

Munsell Color Wheel Primary Colors: Lt Yellow Green Green Blue Blue Violet Red

“Real Color” Wheel Primary Colors: Magenta Yellow Cyan Green Blue Red

In this example the center bar experiences a hue shift. In this example the center bar seems to changes in value. In this example the center bar appears to change in tone.

Color Schemes Complimentary Munsell System Traditional System Colors are located opposite each other on a color wheel. Creates contrast

Monochromatic

Analogous Munsell System Traditional System Colors are located next to each other on a color wheel. Creates Harmony

Warm and Cool Temperature of a color scheme can present differing mood and emotion.

Dominant Color & Value  Dominant color and value creates harmony and sets a stage for emphasis and contrast.