What is a Color Scheme?

A Color scheme is the choice of colors used in a design that are used in a deliberate manner to create style and appeal. There are multiple types of color schemes and its important to think about how the colors fit together when making a website. So with this article I would like to give you some does and don’ts of color scheming, along with some example color schemes that look good on almost any website. 

Monochromatic Scheme

A Monochromatic Color Scheme is one that has the hue, but with varying tints tones and shades. To simplify that, its taking one base color and either adding more white, gray, or black to it to give it different gradients. This allows you to give different accents on a site without giving a lot of contrast or variation. Its good for a clean and simple design. 

Analogous Scheme

An analogous color scheme is when you choose colors that directly relate to each other. This creates the same effect as the monochromatic color scheme without making it too bland. With a Analogous color scheme you are looking more for things to blend together and harmonize with each other. I would recommend either using all warm colors (red, orange, yellow, etc.) or all cool colors (purple, blue, green). The idea is to make the colors flow from each other without giving too much accent to one part of the page.

Complimentary Scheme

Complimentary color schemes are color schemes that use colors opposite of the color wheel. Complimentary color schemes are often used when you would like for an area of your site to be more prominent than other areas. By using colors that are across from each other on the color wheel you are able to make contrast and give a lot of emphasis to certain parts of your sites.