A visual concept can be used to dictate the colour scheme. This allows colour schemes to be derived from the brief, but there are other systematic methods of relating colours to form the basis of a scheme. Even when taking a scheme from some other form of inspiration, it may be helpful to determine which type of colour scheme is being used so that a clear understanding of how the scheme is working can be gained.
The basic types of colour scheme are named in relation to how the colours sit on the colour wheel. Following a defined structure will usually result in a workable scheme, but flexibility must be allowed. The colour wheel should guide rather than dictate. There are so many variables that it does not pay to be dogmatic about the rules of colour. For this reason, the schemes as described here should not be seen as exclusive; variations are allowed and desirable. Even in monochromatic schemes, accent colours (small amounts of contrasting colour) can lift an otherwise ordinary scheme and transform it into something special. As ever, balance is the key and judgement on these matters is something that needs to be developed.
The basic types of colour scheme are named in relation to how the colours sit on the colour wheel. Following a defined structure will usually result in a workable scheme, but flexibility must be allowed. The colour wheel should guide rather than dictate. There are so many variables that it does not pay to be dogmatic about the rules of colour. For this reason, the schemes as described here should not be seen as exclusive; variations are allowed and desirable. Even in monochromatic schemes, accent colours (small amounts of contrasting colour) can lift an otherwise ordinary scheme and transform it into something special. As ever, balance is the key and judgement on these matters is something that needs to be developed.
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