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The color wheel and harmonies
~5 min read
Twelve colors arranged in a circle reveal the relationships that make a palette feel intentional.
Interactive · color wheel
Twelve hues form a wheel. Colors directly across from each other are complementary — they vibrate against each other. Colors next to each other are analogous — they feel calm together. Equidistant triplets form a triad.
- Complementary (across): high contrast, energetic - red & green, blue & orange.
- Analogous (adjacent): harmonious, calming - blue, blue-green, green.
- Triadic (equidistant): balanced and lively - red, yellow, blue.