Analogous color scheme. Color Harmony: Analogous Color scheme, basic Color Schemes for artists, illustrators, concept design.
The analogous color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. One color is used as a dominant color while others are used to enrich the scheme. The analogous scheme is similar to the monochromatic one, but offers more nuances.
Example of Analogous Color Scheme and Harmony below
analogous color scheme painting
Here is what should be on the color wheel if you are painting analogous color scheme approach.
analogous color scheme on color wheel
Tips:
1. Avoid using too many hues in the analogous scheme, because this may ruin the harmony.
2. Avoid combining warm and cool colors in this scheme.
More Color Scheme and harmony see:
-Monochromatic and Achromatic color scheme
-Complementary color scheme
-Color vs value artist’s tips
