Color Harmony
The pleasing arrangement of colors based on their relationships on the color wheel. Complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary are the most common harmony types.
Color harmony is the structural logic behind palettes that feel right. Complementary pairs (opposite on the wheel) create high contrast and energy. Analogous groups (neighbors on the wheel) create calm and cohesion. Triadic schemes (evenly spaced) create vibrant balance. The 60-30-10 rule turns any harmony into a usable palette: 60% dominant, 30% secondary, 10% accent.
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Related Terms
Color Palette
The defined set of colors a brand uses across all materials, typically including primary, secondary, accent, and neutral colors.
Color Psychology
The study of how colors influence human perception, emotion, and behavior. In design, it is the practice of choosing colors based on the response they trigger, not just how they look.
60-30-10 Rule
A color distribution formula where 60% of the design uses the dominant color, 30% uses a secondary color, and 10% uses an accent color. The standard ratio for balanced visual design.