32COLOR SCHEMES
A limited selection of colors chosen intentionally to create a work of art or design
In traditional color theory a color scheme is often identified using formulaic types of color harmony. For example, monochromatic (where all the colors have the same hue), complementary (where the colors have opposite hues), and split-complementary (one color plus two others that are on either side of its complementary color) are typical types of color schemes. Such color schemes purport to provide artists and designers with a harmonious set of colors, but they are not fail-safe. Many other factors contribute to the success of a color scheme ...
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