Alphabetical Colour theoryVersion en ligne Alphabetical Colour theory par Verónica Vélez Diego A B C D E H I K L M N P R S T T U V W W Y Starts with A Colors that fall in adjacent proximity to each other on the color wheel, such as red, red orange, orange. Starts with B A colour intermediate between green and violet Starts with C Colors that are opposites on the color wheel that, when combined, neutralize one another. Scheme provides strong visual contrast and demands attention. For best use, de-saturate the cool colors rather than the warm ones. Contains D A color with black added. Contains E Type of cells the human eye has got to perceive colours. Starts with H Any single color in the spectrum (red, yellow, blue, etc). Contains I Color scheme uses three colors equally spaced around the color wheel. Provides strong visual contrast while adding balance and richness. Contains K The darkest colour owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light. Starts with L electromagnetic radiation. Starts with M Composition using tints and shades of only one hue. Easiest scheme to balance visually, but lacks high impact of other more contrasting and complicated schemes. Starts with N The wavelength of light is measured in this unit of measurement Starts with P Red, yellow and blue; the hues that form color wheel base Contains R Colors created by mixing a secondary color and a primary color. Examples are blue green, red orange, red violet, etc. Starts with S Color scheme using a hue and the two colors that lay on either side of its compliment on the color wheel Starts with T A color with white added. Starts with T This is the richest of all the schemes; utilizes four colors arranged into two complementary color pairs. Contains U The relative intensity or brightness of a color Starts with V The relative lightness or darkness of a color. Contains W Colors differ in based on their hue and intensity. Starts with W Colours that convey energy, stimulating the viewer.They are said to advance or appear more active in a painting. Contains Y hues that are mixed by combining two primary colors.